Woodworking machine regulations

PUWER AND WOODWORKING MACHINE REGULATIONS

Introduction:
This programme has been designed for members of staff who have previous knowledge of Wood Machining Equipment and procedures and PUWER and who require updating on the PUWER 98 Regulations and safe operating techniques.


Objective:
To bring delegates up to date with current PUWER and Woodworking Machine Regulations.

Programme Synopsis:
PUWER regulations
Introduction
PUWER in relation to current legislation
General requirements of PUWER
Guidance - dangerous parts machinery
Programme review
Woodworking Machine Safety Regulations
Safe use of woodworking machines (Woodworking machine Code of Practice 114)
Accident, cause and prevention
Regulations effecting woodworking machines
Guidance on the dangerous parts of machinery
Programme Review

Duration: One Day
Course Code: TSCPUWERWWM1
Certification: Training Solutions 2000



PUWER & BSI CODE IN RELATION TO WOODWORKING & METALWORKING SAFETY

Introduction:
The programme has been designed for members of staff who have previous knowledge of woodworking and metalworking equipment and procedures, and who require updating on the (PUWER 98) regulations, BSI Code of Practice and safe operating techniques.


Objective
:
To help delegates to be aware of the relevant aspects of the (PUWER 98) regulations and to be able to maintain, set and operate their company's equipment in a safe and confident manner.

Programme Synopsis:
Introduction
Background to Legislation
Safe Use of Work Equipment in Education Establishment
Provision and Use of Equipment Regulations 1998
PUWER in Relation to Woodworking & Metalworking Machines:-
Suitability of Work Equipment
Maintenance
Specific Risks
Information & Instructions
Training
Dangerous Parts of Machinery
Protection against Stop Controls
Specific Hazards
Stability
Markings
Warnings
BSI Code of Practice
Health & Safety Management
Planning & Services
Working Area Environment
Teaching Areas & Tools
Portable Tools
Woodworking Machinery
Metalworking Machinery
Review & Close

Duration: One Day
Course Code: TSCPUWERWWM
Certification: Training Solutions 2000



PROPOSED THREE DAY COURSE ON THE SAFE USE OF WOODWORKING MACHINES FOR DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS & TECHNICIANS

MAX OF 5 CANDIDATES/TRAINING SESSION

DAY ONE
General Health & Safety in the Workplace
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASWA)
Management of Health & Safety at Work Regs 1999
Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regs 1998 (PUWER)
Personal Protective Equipment Regs (PPE)
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Health & Safety (First Aid) Regs 1981 (H & S ( F A ) Regs)
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases & Dangerous Occurrences Regs 1985 (RIDDOR)
Risk Assessments
Manual Handling
Noise
Lighting
Space, Floors, Gangways
Lone Working
PPE will be required to be worn in all practice sessions

Narrow Band Saw Practice Session
Controls, stop/start, isolation, brakes
Guarding, hazards, interlocks
Checking blade, choosing blade, changing blade
Setting up, tension, tracking guides & thrusts
Use of saw, ripping, cross cutting curved work, angled cutting in timber, plastic & ply
Use of push sticks & jigs
After use, reduce tension & display notice
Practice by delegates
Assessment of candidates
Question paper

Pillar Drill
Controls
Guards, hazards
Changing bits, types of bit
Changing speeds
Holding workpiece jigs, clamps, vice
Coolants (Metal Cutting)
Depth stop, table adjustment
Practice by candidates
Assessment of candidates
Question paper

DAY 2
Circular Rip Saw
Controls stop/start, isolation, braking
Guarding, crown guard, correct setting
Riving Knife Purpose and Correct Setting
Fences Correct Positioning
Blades, types & use, checking for damage & bluntness, changing & cleaning
Ripping, flatting & deeping
Push sticks
Bevel cutting
Taper cutting
Dust extraction
Cross cutting
Practice by candidates
Assessment
Test paper

DAY 3
Woodturning Lathe
Controls start/stop isolation
Speeds changing speeds & the reasons
Turning between controls
Turning in 4 jaw chuck
Face plate turning
Correct selection of tools
Deflects in timber & dangers while turning
Guarding & interlocks
Sharpening guards
Correct use of tool rest
Dangers of built up / laminated work
Sanding & polishing
Dust extraction
Practice by candidates
Assessment
Test paper

Belt & Disc Sander
Controls start/stop isolation
Extraction
Direction of travel / placements of workpiece
Replacing belts/discs
Types of grits / papers
Dangers in use, fire / explosion, fingers
Cleaning abrasive surfaces
Practice by candidates
Assessment
Test paper

Morticer
Controls start/stop isolation
Guards
Hazards in use
Changing chisel/auger, sharpening chisel/auger
Working clearance
Squaring to fence
Clamping work piece, supporting long pieces
Lateral adjustment of table
Longitudinal adjustment of table
Depth stop
Lubrication of sliders & controls
Practice
Assessments
Summing up of course
Completing paper work
A fourth day can be arranged to cover portable power tools, router, drills, belt & orbital sanders, jig saw, circular saw, planer, extension cables, transformers & RCD's (Residual Current Device), changing of bits & blades, safe use of PPE, clamping, jigs & devices. PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) every 12 months.

Duration: One (1) Day
Course Code: TSCSUWMD
Certification: Training Solutions 2000
Last Updated ( Friday, 01 August 2008 )