Arboriculture > Woodchippers/Shredders

Price on enquiry

Lantra

1-day

No code

Integrated/Independent - Practical test with one-to-one verbal questioning

This course covers pre-use checks, maintenance, identification of controls, instruments and operating the machine safely.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Produce a site-specific risk assessment for wood chipping operations
• State the principles of Health and Safety Executive legislation and safety guidelines for using a woodchipper
• Select the appropriate personal protective equipment and state the maintenance requirements
• Carry out operator checks and identify the safety features of a woodchipper
• Carry out routine operator maintenance
• Inspect and identify defects on the blades
• Prepare machine prior to operation, start the machine, carry out safety checks and stop machine
• Prepare a work area and a range of materials for chipping and identify hazardous materials not to be chipped
• Use approved techniques to chip woody brash and both short and long sections of timber safely and effectively
• State the procedure for removing blockages
• State the safety and environmental factors associated with the disposal of woodchips and the various end uses of woodchips
• Prepare machine for transport and storage.

Available For:

On-site to groups. Please email info@groundstraining.com for a quotation stating how many people you anticipate will attend.

Suitable For:

Those who use, or will be using, a woodchipper/shredder as part of their work in cemeteries, parks, gardens, amenity locations, horticultural staff etc.