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Introduction:
The Provision and Use of Work
Equipment Regulations 1998
requires that users of work
equipment receive adequate training
for purposes of health and safety.
This includes training in the
methods which may be adopted
when using work equipment,
associated risks and precautions to
be taken. This duty extends to any
employee who supervises or
manages the use of work
equipment. The aim of this course is
to train people in the skills and
knowledge needed to achieve the
standards of competency to use gas
powered nailing equipment safely
and correctly.
Course objectives:
On completion of this course, delegates
will be able to state the regulations
covering the use of work equipment,
have a good understanding of the
hazards arising from the use of work
equipment, precautions to be taken,
workplace checks, end-user safety
checks, personal checks, machine
checks and how machines are guarded.
Who the course is aimed at:
The training will benefit individuals
involved with using gas powered nailing
equipment. The course is industry
specific (construction/engineering/
carpentry).
Course content:
- Introduction
- Statutory instruments
- Principals of operation
- General safety including PPE requirements
- Fuel cells
- Battery cell and charger
- Loading and operation
- Adjusting depth guide
- Clearing fastener jam
- Disassembly, cleaning and testing
Course tutor:
Graham Healey
Training method:
Seminar and practical sessions, with
assessments.
Course outcome/qualification:
PTC Certificate of Attendance.
Pre-requisite
knowledge/qualification:
None.
Recommended follow-up course:
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