Who is this course for?
Clearing Saw safe use and operation training
The Clearing Saw is a powerful piece of equipment mainly used to clear woodland, bushes and undergrowth. Due to it being a hand held mobile piece of equipment it is important that it’s used correctly and adequate training has taken place to ensure that accidents do not happen.
Individuals involved in:
- Forestry
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Landscaping
- Grounds maintenance
What are the course objectives?
On completion of the course you will be able to:
- Produce a site-specific risk assessment for clearing saw operations.
- Identify the personal protective equipment required.
- Identify the health and safety features of a clearing saw.
- Identify defects on the clearing saw or cutting equipment, and decide which the operator can remedy and which require the attention of a service engineer.
- Carry out correctly all routine maintenance in accordance with the machine, manufacturer’s instruction book and/or the workbook.
- Prepare the clearing saw for use with the correct fuel/oil mix.
- Start the clearing saw from both hot and cold in a safe manner.
- Carry out pre-cutting checks.
- State the possible hazards and risks of carrying out maintenance or operational tasks.
- Maintain the clearing saw and blade in a safe and efficient working condition.
- Adjust the clearing saw for safe and comfortable operation.
- Select the correct cutting blade for the relevant operating conditions.
- Operate the clearing saw in a safe manner with regard for the safety of the public and property and with consideration for environmental factors.
- Organise the site and use a systematic method of working.