IPAF Harness Awareness Course (E-Learning)

Who Should Attend?

Industrial staff who are required to operate a mobile wood-chipper as part of their work.

Course Aim:

The aim of this course is to provide training to industrial staff so that they can operate wood-chippers safely and effectively. Training will cover the basic safe operation of a mobile wood-chipper including both trailer and tractor mounted wood chippers.

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Understand the legal requirements relating to operating a portable wood-chipper.
• Identify and comply with the relevant manufacturer’s instructions manual.
• Identify various hazards associated with the use of wood-chippers including noise, vibration, entanglement, ejection of material being chipped and manual handling.
• Identify key controls, functions and any required pre-use checks.
• Prepare the wood-chipper for operation including fuelling operations.
• Carry out any basic routine maintenance to the wood- chipper safely and efficiently.
• Identify the most suitable areas for siting the wood-chipper.
• Store and transport the wood-chipper safely.
• Carry out any required shut-down checks.
• Identify all PPE requirements relating to the wood-chipper.

Training Methods:

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

References:

• Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
• Equipment operator manual
• ACOP
• Guidance Notes

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 protective eye wear.
All equipment used must meet current legislation, and have available a current test certificate for inspection and operators manual.