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Using a chainsaw to sever windblown trees is potentially a very hazardous operation and it's essential to keep your skills and knowledge up to date. Our one-day refresher course will help you do just that as well as demonstrating that you and your employer have completed sufficient training to meet the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 998 (PUWER). It's ideal if you're dealing with individual trees in open areas, or multiple tasks in dense coniferous plantations. This course is designed for the forestry industry and meets the requirements for the Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA).
The finer details
Our course involves both theory and practical sessions where you'll learn the latest health and safety guidelines, the chance to update your chainsaw skills and techniques is also covered. Once the course is completed, you'll gain a certificate in training.Delivery method
Classroom and practicalWho should attend?
This course is for those working in the forestry industry who have already completed a windblown trees course and wish to refresh their skills.Other areas of interest
By the end of this course, you'll be able to: State the regulations and safety requirements related to the use of chainsaws, assess lying windblown and broken timber and make decisions on appropriate action, cut windblown trees using appropriate techniques and operate a winch to control movement of root plates.Search for providers near you
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