Wood machine Training

GUIDELINES

The following is a general overview of the timber based operations training and assessment programmes. Elements marked * will be applied in full, whilst others will be applicable at a level dependant upon the machine type and course.

*Legal Duties of employers and employees

H.A.S.A.W.A, MHASAWR, PUWER, ACOPS, Guidance

*Risk Assessment    Hazards / Dangers    Accidents

*Manual Handling / PPE / Housekeeping (Pre Course Requisite)

*Selection & Use

Correct Selection of Machine

 Identification of job type

 Identification of job / machine compatibility

Hazards of using incorrect machine

Purpose & Selection Of Guards & Safeguards

Fixed Guards - Interlock Guards - Adjusting Guards

Push Sticks – Spikes – Jigs - Work Holders

Fences – Stops - Riving Knifes – Blade Brakes

Safe Working Practices

Feeding – Powered – Manual – Roller Supports – Trestles -

Setting – Knives – Cutter Projection – Blunt Tools - Guards

Cleaning – Tools – Tables – Rollers

Taking Off – Manual – Powered – 2 Man – Rollers - Tables

*Noise

Induced hearing loss - Plugs - Full Ear Defenders

*Dust

Explosion Risk – Inhalation - Skin Diseases

*Other

Safe Use Of Compressed Air – COSHH

More Information on Specific Courses

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