Chainsaw Operative Training
Details
Chainsaws are powerful tools that require proper training to ensure safe operation and compliance with UK regulations. Under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998, all chainsaw operators must receive adequate instruction to minimize risks and prevent accidents. Additionally, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 outlines employer responsibilities for ensuring worker safety.
Who is the course aimed at?
Anyone who uses this equipment and/or those responsible for such people.
Course Objectives
This Chainsaw Operative Training Course provides essential knowledge on chainsaw maintenance, risk assessment, safe cutting techniques, and emergency procedures, following HSE guidance on chainsaw safety. Participants will learn how to use chainsaws effectively while adhering to legal requirements, including PPE usage, lone working precautions, and site management. This course covers petrol, electric and cordless chainsaws.
Ideal for forestry workers, arborists, landscapers, and grounds maintenance professionals, this training ensures compliance with UK safety standards, reducing risks and promoting workplace safety.
Certification
This course certification is provided by Safetymen
Validation Length
Upon completion this course certification is valid for 3 year(s)
Training Methods
- Classroom
- Client Premises
Course Duration
The length of this course is One Day
Pricing
| Number of Learners | Per Person | Premium Price * |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 3 | £225 | £255 |
| 4 - 4 | £210 | £240 |
| 5 - 5 | £175 | £205 |
| 6 - 7 | £150 | £180 |
| 8 - 10 | £140 | £170 |
| 11 - 11 | £130 | £160 |
| 12 - 12 | £120 | £150 |
* Our premium price is for courses that are held during the evenings or on weekends for your convenience
Prerequisites
The following list of prerequisites are required to take this course:
- 16 years or older
- able to physically undertake practical tasks
- free from the effects of drugs and alcohol
- fluent in spoken and written English
What to Bring
The following items are required to bring on the day of the course:
- Valid Photo ID - For example Passport or Driving License
- Clean comfortable clothing, suitable for classroom
- Lunch (although there are many local eateries nearby)- tea and coffee are provided
- Chainsaw PPE (Chainsaw Gloves, Chainsaw Boots, Chainsaw Cut-Protection Trousers, Helmet & Visor, Chainsaw Jacket)
- If you would like to bring a Chainsaw please feel free (and you will be trained on that model), if not you can use our Chainsaw
Course Content
Statutory requirements
Risk assessment and safe methods of work.
Chainsaw construction and features
Chains
Guide bars
PPE requirements
Workplace and personal checks
Site specific assessments
Starting procedures and safety checks
Equipment inspections, testing and maintenance requirements.
Hand Arm Vibrations Syndrome (HAVS) and Noise at Work