Who Should attend:
This course is aimed at employees who are required to change blades on abrasive wheel devices such as chop saws, angle grinders or Stihl type saws as part of their day to day duties.
Aims:
To ensure each delegate understands the legal requirements under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, the basics of blade selection and the correct procedure for changing a blade.
Course Content:
Delegates will receive a combination of classroom based theory and practical assessment in the following:
- Legal requirements.
- Inspection of the blades.
- Machine selection and maintenance.
- Practical session.
- Blade selection and maintenance.
Candidate Assessment:
Test paper and practical assessment.
Qualification
On successful completion of the practical session and test paper the delegate will receive an ProRisk Safety Management Certificate which is valid for 3 years.
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