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Safe Use of a Chainsaw from an Assisted MEWP (Network Rail Only)Course Description
• Explain the risk assessment process • Outline the emergency planning procedures relevant to the work area • Summarise current health and safety legislation and industry good practice. • Carry out a visual site-specific risk assessment • Select and wear appropriate PPE in accordance with industry good practice. • Provide appropriate control measures for the identified hazards and risks. • Work in a way which promotes health and safety, is consistent with relevant legislation and industry good practice • Dispose of waste in line with work specification. • State the procedure for removing a trapped saw • State how the following can affect work, giving one reason for each: o Species. o Condition of trees. o Time of year. • Carry out pre-use and running checks of the chainsaw in accordance with industry good practice and the operator’s manual • Establish an appropriate chainsaw attachment. • Demonstrate each of the following cuts on lateral branches; minimum two, maximum six times: o Step cut free fall. o Step cut hand held. o Sink cut free fall. o Sink cut hand held. o Pruning cut. • Demonstrate each of the following cuts on vertical or near vertical branches as appropriate; minimum two, maximum six times: o Step cut. o Sink cut. • Demonstrate use of a pull/tag line when removing a vertical section(s) using an appropriate knot. • Understand how to deal with emergency situations affecting operators working from a MEWP.Audience
Chainsaw users who hold the following pre-requisite competences: • NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance (QCF) • NPTC Level 2 Award in Cross-Cutting Timber using a Chainsaw (QCF) • NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting (QCF) • NPTC Level 2 Award in Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm (QCFDuration:
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Safe Use of a Chainsaw from an Assisted MEWP (Network Rail Only)Course Description
<p>• Explain the risk assessment process<br /> • Outline the emergency planning procedures relevant to the work area<br /> • Summarise current health and safety legislation and industry good practice.<br /> • Carry out a visual site-specific risk assessment<br /> • Select and wear appropriate PPE in accordance with industry good practice.<br /> • Provide appropriate control measures for the identified hazards and risks.<br /> • Work in a way which promotes health and safety, is consistent with relevant legislation and industry good practice<br /> • Dispose of waste in line with work specification.<br /> • State the procedure for removing a trapped saw<br /> • State how the following can affect work, giving one reason for each:<br /> o Species.<br /> o Condition of trees.<br /> o Time of year.<br /> • Carry out pre-use and running checks of the chainsaw in accordance with industry good practice and the operator’s manual<br /> • Establish an appropriate chainsaw attachment.<br /> • Demonstrate each of the following cuts on lateral branches; minimum two, maximum six times:<br /> o Step cut free fall. <br /> o Step cut hand held.<br /> o Sink cut free fall.<br /> o Sink cut hand held.<br /> o Pruning cut.<br /> • Demonstrate each of the following cuts on vertical or near vertical branches as appropriate; minimum two, maximum six times:<br /> o Step cut.<br /> o Sink cut.<br /> • Demonstrate use of a pull/tag line when removing a vertical section(s) using an appropriate knot.<br /> • Understand how to deal with emergency situations affecting operators working from a MEWP.</p>Audience
Chainsaw users who hold the following pre-requisite competences: • NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance (QCF) • NPTC Level 2 Award in Cross-Cutting Timber using a Chainsaw (QCF) • NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting (QCF) • NPTC Level 2 Award in Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm (QCFDuration:
1 Day(s)Class size:
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Safe Use of a Chainsaw from an Assisted MEWP (Network Rail Only)Course Description
<p>• Explain the risk assessment process<br /> • Outline the emergency planning procedures relevant to the work area<br /> • Summarise current health and safety legislation and industry good practice.<br /> • Carry out a visual site-specific risk assessment<br /> • Select and wear appropriate PPE in accordance with industry good practice.<br /> • Provide appropriate control measures for the identified hazards and risks.<br /> • Work in a way which promotes health and safety, is consistent with relevant legislation and industry good practice<br /> • Dispose of waste in line with work specification.<br /> • State the procedure for removing a trapped saw<br /> • State how the following can affect work, giving one reason for each:<br /> o Species.<br /> o Condition of trees.<br /> o Time of year.<br /> • Carry out pre-use and running checks of the chainsaw in accordance with industry good practice and the operator’s manual<br /> • Establish an appropriate chainsaw attachment.<br /> • Demonstrate each of the following cuts on lateral branches; minimum two, maximum six times:<br /> o Step cut free fall. <br /> o Step cut hand held.<br /> o Sink cut free fall.<br /> o Sink cut hand held.<br /> o Pruning cut.<br /> • Demonstrate each of the following cuts on vertical or near vertical branches as appropriate; minimum two, maximum six times:<br /> o Step cut.<br /> o Sink cut.<br /> • Demonstrate use of a pull/tag line when removing a vertical section(s) using an appropriate knot.<br /> • Understand how to deal with emergency situations affecting operators working from a MEWP.</p>Audience
Chainsaw users who hold the following pre-requisite competences: • NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance (QCF) • NPTC Level 2 Award in Cross-Cutting Timber using a Chainsaw (QCF) • NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting (QCF) • NPTC Level 2 Award in Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm (QCFDuration:
1 Day(s)Class size:
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Safe Use of a Chainsaw from an Assisted MEWPCompetence Awarded:
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