Safe use of Hand Held Cut Off Saw

Upcoming Dates

Duration: 1 Day

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for operatives who will use a concrete saw.

Aim

Provide the candidates with the necessary knowledge and understanding in relation to identification of hazards associated with Concrete Saws and the required control measures to develop a safe system of work.

Objective

By the end of the course candidates will be aware of the following:

• Be able to identify specific hazards.
• Ensure an adequate risk assessment has been carried out to comply with current legislation.
• Be aware of employer and employee duties relating to application of safety controls.
• Be able to identify defective equipment or systems.
• Have sufficient knowledge and understanding to implement their duties relating to inspection and safe use of Concrete Saws.

Training methods

A proportion of hands-on demonstrations and practical exercises, supplemented with classroom based tutorials.

References

• Health & Safety at Work Act/ Order.
• Management of Health and Safety at Work
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
• Personal Protective Equipment Regulations.

Additional Information

All candidates attending the course must bring suitable personal protective clothing such as safety helmets, protective boots, gloves, Hi-Vis jacket or vest and compatible RPE/PPE