City & guilds level 2 – woodchipper training – GS037
Course Overview
This course is designed for Lancashire County Council employees, who, during their daily duties are required to use `Woodchipper` equipment, due to the nature of this course group sizes are restricted to a maximum of 5 people.
Course Aim
This course has been developed to ensure that Lancashire County Council employees who are required to use `Woodchipper` equipment are aware of the legal implications, Lancashire County Council policies and procedures and hazards associated with using `Woodchipper` equipment.
Learning Objectives & Equipment Required
- Provide information on the legal responsibilities Lancashire County Council polices & procedures & risk assessments.
- Produce a site-specific risk assessment for wood chipping operations.
- State the principles of HSE legislation and safety guidelines for using a woodchipper.
- Select the appropriate PPE 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.
- Also, to understand the consequences of using equipment in relation to the possible exposure to HAVS and the necessity to manage/mitigate this exposure by using HAVTECH devices and following all LCC HAVS protocols.
- Provide knowledge of Health & Safety and PUWER legal requirements and the correct use of appropriate PPE regulations.
Learning Outcomes
- Create a safe working environment & compliance with legislation and Lancashire County Council polices /procedures.
- Understand the importance of carrying out pre-use checks on all `Woodchipper` equipment and any related hazards when equipment is faulty/defective.
- Competency in being able to demonstrate the correct pre-use checks and operate safely in the workplace.
- Reducing risk of injury to operator and third parties and equipment damage prevention.
Learning Methods
A range of teaching and learning methods including presentation and demonstration will be used with a focus on individual and group participation. .
Course duration
7 hours excluding any breaks
5 places maximum