The Safe Use of Cut Off Saws including Abrasive Wheels
If the learners do not bring their Face Fit certificate and own mask, there will be an additional charge of £35 + VAT per learner for Face Fit Test.
Course Aims
The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the correct level of knowledge to operate a petrol driven cut off saw safely. By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
- Understand the PPE requirements when using a cut off saw
- Demonstrate the correct use of required PPE
- Understand the safety features of the machine
- Carry out pre-start checks to identify that the machine is in a safe condition
- Understand the importance of fitting fuel cap correctly
- Identify that the fuel cap is correctly fitted
- Understand the cause of kickback
- Demonstrate how to avoid kickback from happening
- Understand the importance of ensuring that the wheel is correct for the machine and the application
- Check that the wheel is correct for the machine and the application
- Understand how to safely fit the wheel
- Demonstrate how to safely fit a wheel
- Understand the need for carrying out a site assessment prior to starting work
- Carry out a site assessment prior to starting work
- Refuel the machine safely
- Know the action to take when fuel is spilled or leaks from the machine
- Understand how to start the machine from cold
- Demonstrate the correct technique for starting the saw from cold
- Understand how to start the machine
- Demonstrate how to start the machine
- Support material on the ground
- Demonstrate the correct technique for cutting material on the ground
- Use dust suppression
- Check and/or adjust the guard with respect to the direction of sparks
- Demonstrate cutting metal using correct technique
- Demonstrate the correct method of carrying the machine whilst on site
- Understand the need to remove the wheel from the machine before placing it in a vehicle
- Demonstrate how to safely transport the saw in a vehicle