Section 4 – Tools and Equipment

• Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
  
• Comprehending the contents of the abrasive wheels’ handbooks and relevant legislation
  
• Identifying the major parts of the abrasive wheels and outlining each function
  
• Carrying out all applicable safety checks on the abrasive wheels prior to use
  
• Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
  
• Selecting the appropriate blades relevant to the work being carried out
  
• Carrying out all applicable safety checks prior to use and setting up an exclusion zone
  
• Preparing the abrasive wheels for use and operating same in an effective and safe manner
  
• Understanding all environmental concerns
  
• Proving the ability to store and transport the abrasive wheels correct
  
• Correctly performing all completion procedures

• Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations.
  
• Comprehending the contents of the chainsaws handbook and relevant legislation.
  
• Identifying the major parts of the chainsaw and outlining each function.
  
• Carrying out all applicable safety checks on the chainsaw prior to use.
  
• Choosing the right safety equipment to complete the job in hand.
  
• Carrying out all applicable safety checks prior to use and setting up an exclusion zone.
  
• Preparing the chainsaw for use and operating same in an effective and safe manner.
  
• Understanding all environmental concerns
  
• Proving the ability to store and transport the chainsaw correctly performing all completion procedures.

• Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations.
  
• Comprehending the contents of the cable avoidance tools handbook and relevant legislation.
  
• Identifying the major parts of cable avoidance tool and outlining each function.
  
• Carrying out all applicable safety checks on the cable avoidance tool prior to use.
  
• Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand. Carrying out all applicable safety checks prior to use and setting up an exclusion zone.
  
• Proving the ability to store and transport the cable avoidance correct.
  
• Correctly performing all completion procedures.
  
• Understanding how to read utility drawings and having an awareness of HSG 47.

London & Kent Safety Training conducts this part of our health and safety training courses under the legislation outlined in the Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1998 (PUWER).

As so many hand held tools are used in the construction industry and beyond on a daily basis, it is a legal requirement for all individuals using such apparatus to undergo the appropriate training to ensure they use the tools competently.

For example:

• Hand Tools
• Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
• Comprehending the contents of the handbook relating the tools’ handbooks and relevant legislation
• Identifying the major parts of the relevant tools and outlining each function
• Carrying out all applicable safety checks on the tools prior to use
• Selecting the most suitable tool for the job in hand
• Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
• Preparing each tool for use
• Comprehending potential accidents that may occur and carrying out the necessary safety checks
• Operating all tools safety and efficiently
• Using the tools at various heights
• Understanding all environmental concerns
• Proving the ability to store and transport the tools correctly
• Disposing of all excess waste appropriately
• Correctly performing all completion procedures