Chainsaw & associated training courses
Looking after the environment is becoming ever more important in the current climate. Trees need regular inspection to ensure their health and longevity and if work needs done it should be carried out by a trained person. Due to the limited forestry in our area the group only offers the basic cross cutting and maintenance course. If you are interested in advanced skills such as felling, places can be found with other members of ART. All those using a brushcutter/strimmer or hand held hedge cutter should also receive appropriate training.
Please note that anyone handling a chainsaw should have attended an emergency first aid course.
Courses outlined on this page include:
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Basic tree survey & inspection
This course has recently been created following high profile court cases where death has resulted from fallen trees whose visible defects meant problems could have been foreseen. The aim is to train non-arboricultural staff to identify obvious defects from the ground & report the need for a more competent inspection by a trained professional.
- Legal & safety implications of hazardous trees
- Maintain your own safety while carrying out a basic tree survey
- Recognise hazardous trees
- Determine risk level
- Decide on appropriate action
- Collect & maintain adequate information
- Recognise own limitations
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Brushcutter/ Strimmer
This course has a workshop and a practical component.
Workshop element :
- Legislation & the practical implications for operators
- Risk assessment
- PPE
- Use of manual
- Machine inspection
- Pre-service & maintenance
- Attaching cutting units
- Replacing strimmer cuttingline/starter cord
- Harness adjustment
Practical :
- Site inspection
- Warning signs & safety precautions
- Safe operation
- Post use cleaning & maintenance
- Sharpening blades
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Chainsaw training
To comply with HSE requirements all those using a chainsaw must wear appropriate PPE. This includes a safety helmet, within the manufacturers best before date, with ear defenders and eye protection. A close fitting 'non snag' top, chainsaw mitts/gloves , chainsaw trousers and boots incorporating protection for toes, top of the foot and front lower leg.
You must also provide a chainsaw that meets current HSE requirements, spares, tools, the handbook, fuels and a personal first aid kit.
The Training Group offers the Lantra integrated training & assessment 2 day course which is suitable for for someone who intends to use the chainsaw for business, domestic or leisure activities but does not intend to work in forestry or arboricultural activities or fell trees.
- Health & safety features of chainsaw
- Maintenance
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Fueling & starting a chainsaw
- Preparing site & chainsaw checks
- Cross-cutting timber
- Stack timber
- Adjust the chainsaw
A one day refresher course for experienced operators is also available.
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Hand held hedge trimmer
Those attending this course may also find that working at heights is a useful course to undertake.
- Machinery maintenance
- Pre-use checks
- Risk assessment
- Practical skills
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Find out more about chainsaw & associated training courses
Contact Susan Martin on:
01353 860220
info@elyanddistricttraininggroup.co.uk
Or complete our enquiry form
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