Woodchippers

By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

• Produce a site-specific risk assessment for wood chipping operations
• State the principles of Health and Safety Executive legislation and safety guidelines for using a woodchipper
• Select the appropriate personal protective equipment and state the maintenance requirements
• Carry out operator checks and identify the safety features of a woodchipper
• Carry out routine operator maintenance
• Inspect and identify defects on the blades
• Prepare machine prior to operation, start the machine, carry out safety checks and stop machine
• Prepare a work area and a range of materials for chipping and identify hazardous materials not to be chipped
• Use approved techniques to chip woody brash and both short and long sections of timber safely and effectively
• State the procedure for removing blockages
• State the safety and environmental factors associated with the disposal of woodchips and the various end uses of woodchips
• Prepare machine for transport and storage.

The finer details

This is an integrated training and assessment course.

You'll receive a certificate of training once it is completed.

We'll use a balanced mix of theory and practical sessions to guide you through the process.

You'll learn all the key health and safety issues.

Routine maintenance tuition will follow.

Practical work will include chipping and removing blockages.

Worth noting: Inexperienced operators might need more time to fully master all the elements of our course.