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Safe Use of Power Tools and Equipment

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Safe Use of Power Tools and Equipment

Duration: 3 to 4 hours

Minimum Numbers: 1+ (charged at a day rate)

Maximum Numbers: 12 classroom

Location: Delivered on-site nationwide

Cost: Day rate - Price on calling

Dates: Call 01623 287830

Accreditation: Workforce Skills Support Certification

Certificate Validity: 3 years

Safe Use of Power Tools and Equipment

Course Information

This course is designed for people in control of the workplace involving the use of work equipment on site who need familiarisation or refresher skills with the relevant regulations and safety relating to the use of power tools, It is suitable for operatives, supervisors and managers.

The purpose of the safe use of power tools course is to provide candidates with the knowledge on how to select the most appropriate equipment for the task whilst taking into account the potential risks and also how to mitigate the risks through dynamic risk assessment and inspection regimes. This course is suitable for managers, supervisors, and operatives, and the course can be adapted to suit the equipment utilised within your organisation.
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Safe Use of Power Tools and EquipmentCourse Aims

The aim of this course is to provide knowledge and understanding of responsibilities for persons in control of the workplace under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and relating legislation.
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • Understand relevant regulations
  • Identify hazards and causes accidents and incidents
  • Understand Test and inspection frequencies of equipment
  • Understand the safe operating methods
  • Identify conformity documentation and Inspection certification
  • Legal responsibilities and requirements
  • How to control the hazards through the use of equipment
  • A look at what happens when it goes wrong
  • Documentation Inspection procedures
  • Machinery / equipment inspections frequencies
  • Carry out inspection process
  • Document faulty equipment and reporting procedures

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

This is a classroom-based course with demonstrations and practical group exercises. This course can be adapted to suit the client’s requirements. Training can be delivered on site using the client’s training room or at a convenient, suitable location.

The maximum number of delegates for the Safe Use of Power Tools And Equipment course is 12.

The Safe Use of Power Tools And Equipment course duration is 3 to 4 hours.

The certification from this course is a Workforce Skills Support accredited certificate that is valid for 3 years. To remain certified, candidates will need to retake the course before the expiration date.

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  • Employer Networks - This NVQ / course can be 70% funded under Employer Network

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