Course Name
Safe Use of a Chainsaw from an Assisted MEWP (Network Rail Only)
Course Description
<p>• Explain the risk assessment process<br />
• Outline the emergency planning procedures relevant to the work area<br />
• Summarise current health and safety legislation and industry good practice.<br />
• Carry out a visual site-specific risk assessment<br />
• Select and wear appropriate PPE in accordance with industry good practice.<br />
• Provide appropriate control measures for the identified hazards and risks.<br />
• Work in a way which promotes health and safety, is consistent with relevant legislation and industry good practice<br />
• Dispose of waste in line with work specification.<br />
• State the procedure for removing a trapped saw<br />
• State how the following can affect work, giving one reason for each:<br />
o Species.<br />
o Condition of trees.<br />
o Time of year.<br />
• Carry out pre-use and running checks of the chainsaw in accordance with industry good practice and the operator’s manual<br />
• Establish an appropriate chainsaw attachment.<br />
• Demonstrate each of the following cuts on lateral branches; minimum two, maximum six times:<br />
o Step cut free fall. <br />
o Step cut hand held.<br />
o Sink cut free fall.<br />
o Sink cut hand held.<br />
o Pruning cut.<br />
• Demonstrate each of the following cuts on vertical or near vertical branches as appropriate; minimum two, maximum six times:<br />
o Step cut.<br />
o Sink cut.<br />
• Demonstrate use of a pull/tag line when removing a vertical section(s) using an appropriate knot.<br />
• Understand how to deal with emergency situations affecting operators working from a MEWP.</p>
Audience
Chainsaw users who hold the following pre-requisite competences:
• NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance (QCF)
• NPTC Level 2 Award in Cross-Cutting Timber using a Chainsaw (QCF)
• NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting (QCF)
• NPTC Level 2 Award in Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm (QCF
Duration:
1 Day(s)
Class size:
4
Competence Name Awarded:
Safe Use of a Chainsaw from an Assisted MEWP
Competence Awarded:
LM 52
Course Code:
LM 52
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