BSD Training ltd offer a 1 or 2 day course on the safe use of petrol/electric hedge trimmers. The course is both theorical and practical giving delegates a wide range of knowledge and techniques involved with the safe and efficent use of hedge trimmers. For anyone needing to use hand held hedge trimmers as part of their work and those wishing to update their skills in using hand held hedge trimmers and/or satisfy H&S legislation regarding the Safe Use of hand held hedge trimmers at Work this course is ideal.

Course Objectives

• Following successful completion of the course, trainees will be able to:-
• Understand Legislation, Health and Safety, Risk Assessment relating to hand held hedge trimmers.
• Choose Machine type/suitability for work to be undertaken
• Identify and maintain PPE for hedge trimmer use an operation
• Identify key controls and functions
• Prepare hedge trimmer for operation
• Carry out routine maintenance
• Operate machinery safely and efficiently
• Awareness of working at heights
• Environmental considerations
• Discuss hedge types and finishes
• Dispose of arisings
• Store and transport hand held hedge trimmers

Duration/Format 1 day – with option of 2 for those with little experience.

Course Content

• Introduction
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Health and Safety Features
• Hedge types and growth habits
• Maintenance
• Fuelling and starting and pre-use checks
• Adjusting the hedge trimmer idling

For further information or to make a course booking please contact us on (028)92 639459 or info@bsdtraining.com