This course is designed to provide the necessary skills and knowledge required to safely operate a petrol-driven cut-off saw in line with the manufacturer’s guidance and current legislation. The course is a mixture of theoretical and practical delivery and covers everything from selecting and fitting the correct blade, operating the machine, re-fuelling and safe transportation. It aims to enable operatives to use petrol-driven cut-off saws safely.

The course is delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practical assignments. Delegates will be assessed through a mixture of theory and practical tests.

Agenda:

• Health & Safety
• Personal protective equipment
• Dust and silica awareness
• Noise and hand-arm vibration
• Exhaust gas and carbon monoxide
• Machine pre-use inspection
• Blade selection
• Fuelling and fuel safety
• Cold and hot starts
• Reactive forces – hazard awareness
• Machine transportation
• Practical assessment

This course is essential for delegates who are required to operate petrol-driven cut-off saws in the course of their daily work.

Delegates must also have basic spoken and written English skills.

Successful delegates will receive a Sunbelt Certificate of Attendance valid for 3 years.