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Chop Saw

Used to cut timber (and other materials) at 90 degrees to length, depending upon blade fitted can also be used to cut composite, plastic and metal materials. All courses will encompass individual companies working environments, safe practices and systems as per the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998: Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (L114),

Chop Saw

Duration

Typically 1 Day

Variable depending upon training levels and delegate number required.

 Course Style

Practical Operation with Safety and Operating Knowledge, fully supervised by qualified trainers
Availability

On Site with full Mainland National Service Available with no travel charges

 Examinations

To HSE Regulations –

  • Practical Use -Knowledge (Oral or Written)-Pre Use (Safe Machine)
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    Certification

    To HSE Regulatory Requirement

  • Pass Notification
  • A4 Laminated Certificate
  • Pocket Card
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    Course Content

    Courses typically Include:-

  • Introduction & Aims
  • Responsibility of the operator
  • Operational Safety Code & PPE
  • The tasks machine is designed for.
  • The main causes of machine accidents.
  • LEV Systems & Isolation procedures.
  • Pre Use Checks & Reporting.
  • Stopping /Guards / Brakes
  • How to use protection devices and appliances.
  • Training specific to safe use of this Machine
  • Blade/Cutter changing as applicable
  • Supervised practice
  • Examinations
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    Additional
    Information

    Course documentation is full training record as required by HSE
    Notes

    Fully included within the course fees

  • Examination Fees
  • Operator registration
  • Course manuals
  • Course handouts
  • Pass notification issued on course completion
  • A4 Laminated Certificate
  • ID Equipment Card (Wallet Size)
  • Full Training Record
  • All travel and expenses to any UK mainland site
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    Other
    Information

    Courses available for Novice Operators - Experienced Operators - Refresher (Required at 3 to 5 year intervals) - Conversion (Where already trained on other Woodmachine/s) - In House Trainer - National & Self Employed
    All courses are open to members of the public and commercial organisations. Access to the operating area, the machine in safe working order, a supply of timber/material for training and a room / office suitable for the number of delegates will be required.
    All training courses are fully certificated and designed to train the basic skill requirements and associated job safety knowledge for safe machine operation. All courses are based on the HSE PUWER regulations as applied to woodworking machines, HASAWA, MHASAWA, ACOP (L114), Industry trade bodies and recognised best practice with full certification accordingly.
    We ensure that all training is administered to the most cost effective outcome, if you have mixed requirements as regards experience levels, machines etc we optimise the training time to accommodate the best possible cost effective outcome.
    Given the complex nature of this subject, the variation of machines, the different levels of training available and different operating environments etc, a dedicated brochure is available, please call 01536 517889 to request this brochure, or visit our downloads area.