Brush Cutter Safety

Course Objectives:

The course is designed to show delegates how to:

• Recognise the health and safety features for Brush Cutters
• Correctly carry out all routine maintenance in accordance with the machine manufacturer’s instructions
• Select correct PPE
• Prepare the equipment for start from both hot and cold conditions
• Complete pre-cutting checks
• Identify hazards and risks of carrying out maintenance or operational tasks
• Maintain the trimmer and cutting heads
• Adjust the trimmer for safe and comfortable operation
• Select the correct cutting head for different operating conditions
• Operate the trimmer in a safe manner with regard for the safety of the public, for property and for environmental factors
• Organise the site and use a systematic method of working

Course Content:

On completion of this course delegates will have covered and understood the following:

• HSE legislation and safety guidelines
• Personal protective equipment
• Health and safety features of a trimmer
• Power unit maintenance
• Fitting the different cutting attachments
• Harness adjustment and fuel
• Starting the trimmer and pre-cutting tests
• Precautions for site preparation and trimmer operations
• Trimmer operation
• Clearing the site and trimmer checks

On successful completion of the course delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.

Who Should Attend?

This course is aimed at people working in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance.

Duration: 

½ – 1 Day