Stump Grinders

Description

Duration
One day

Group Size
Maximum of 4 learners

Who should attend
All persons employed in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance that is or will be required to operate Stump Grinders.

What you will learn

Course aims
The course aims to ensure learners are aware how to perform safe and efficient stump grinding of a range of stump sizes as well as risk assessing and routine maintenance on relevant machinery.

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course the learner will have covered the following content:

Produce a site specific Risk Assessment for stump grinding operations
State the principles of HSE legislation and safety guidelines for using a stump grinder
Select the appropriate PPE and state the maintenance requirements
Carry out operator checks and identify the safety features of a stump grinder
Carry out routine operator maintenance
Inspect and identify defects on the grinding mechanism
Prepare machine prior to operation, start the machine, carry out safety checks and stop machine
Prepare a work area and a range of stumps for grinding and identify hazardous materials not to be ground
Use approved techniques for safe and efficient stump grinding of a range of stump sizes
State the procedure for removing blockages
Re-instate ground and deal with arisings
Prepare machine for transport and storage

Further information

Up To Speed Training & Assessment
Provider:
Up To Speed Training & Assessment
Duration:
1 Day
Locations:
Birmingham, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Leigh, Milton Keynes

Contact Information

Up To Speed Training & Assessment

411 Long Acre
Nechells
Birmingham
B7 5JX

Credentials

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