NPTC - powered pole pruning training - SK061
Course Overview
This course is designed for Lancashire County Council employees, who, during their daily duties are required to use `Powered Pole Pruner` equipment, due to the nature of this course group sizes are restricted to a maximum of 4 people.
Course Aim
This course has been developed to ensure that Lancashire County Council employees who are required to use `Powered Pole Pruner` equipment are aware of the legal implications, Lancashire County Council policies and procedures and hazards associated with using `Powered Pole Pruner` equipment.
Learning Objectives & Equipment Required
- Provide information on the legal responsibilities Lancashire County Council polices & procedures & risk assessments.
- Complete basic environmental checks prior to work operations
- Identify the necessary personal protective equipment required, report on its condition and locate standard markings
- Identify the health and safety features required on a pruning saw
- Identify faults and defects on a pruning saw and cutting equipment and decide which the operator can remedy, and which require a service engineer’s attention
- Carry out correctly all routine maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction book
- Prepare the pruning saw for use with the correct fuel/oil mix and chain lubrication
- Start the pruning saw for use with the correct fuel/oil mix and saw chain lubrication
- Carry out pre-cutting safety tests and state the procedures if the pruning saw fails these tests
- State the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks and complete a risk assessment
- Assess and explain the terms ‘tension’ and ‘compression’ in timber
- Adopt safe procedures to remove a trapped guide bar
- Use correct pruning methods
- Clear the pruned branches in a safe manner
- Organise site safety and state the procedures required.
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 `Powered Pole Pruner` 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.
NB. If you are providing facilities or equipment, please ensure that the requirements under the Health & Safety at work Act 1974 and other relevant regulations are met.
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
4 places maximum