According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), it is essential that anyone who uses a chainsaw at work should have received adequate training and be competent in using a chainsaw for the type of work that they are required to do. This course is designed to provide you with evidence of the required experience and knowledge required.

• Employer & Employee legal responsibilities.
• Health & Safety Act 1974 and other relevant legislation.
• Pre-Operational checks.
• Chainsaw maintenance (workshop safety).
• Chain sharpening.
• Lubrication and refuelling..
• Starting and pre-cutting checks
• Crosscutting and stacking timber.
• De-limbing.
• Site safety including weather conditions and allowing for wind factor when cutting.

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• Have a basic understanding of the dangers and their responsibilities as an operator.
• Be able to locate and identify the major components and key controls of the machine and explain their functions.
• Explain the techniques to service and maintain the chainsaw and explain how to sharpen and maintain the chain using the appropriate equipment.
• Select a suitable type of machine relative to the work being undertaken.
• Identify and maintain the correct chainsaw PPE appropriate to chainsaw cross cutting and maintenance.
• Operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Explain and identify tension and compaction when cutting.
• Storage and transport and be able to carry out end of shift and shut down procedures.