NPTC - PA6 inj stem injection training - HS011
Course Overview
This course is designed for Lancashire County Council employees, who, during their daily duties are required to use `Direct Stem Injection`, 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 `Direct Stem Injection` equipment are aware of the legal implications, Lancashire County Council policies and procedures and hazards associated with using `Direct Stem Injection` 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.
- Select the appropriate PPE and state the maintenance requirements.
- Provide knowledge of Health & Safety and PUWER legal requirements and the correct use of appropriate PPE regulations.
- How to treat Japanese Knotweed Giant hogweed and why
- Legislation
- Environmental issues
- Reading and understanding product labels
- Personal Protection Equipment
- Transportation and storage of pesticides and equipment
- Making an environmental assessment
- Priming and using the stem injection system
- Essential record keeping
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 `Direct Stem Injection` 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