1. Safe use of Brushcutters and Strimmers

2. Course Objectives Identify three types of machine
State the relevant health and safety issues arising from the use of Strimmers and Brushcutters
Safely maintain the machine and its cutting tools

3. Course Objectives Carry out a basic risk assessment
Operate the machine in a safe and efficient manner using two types of cutting tool
Evaluate the work completed and leave a clean tidy and safe site

4. Health and Safety Around 3000 accidents reported per year
Two year prison sentence
Unlimited fine
Compensation claim
Lost earnings~

5. Health and Safety at work act 1974
You will not put anyone at risk including yourself!

6. This Means
You must take adequate precautions to protect yourself, colleagues and members of the public

7. Accident Prevention. Safety - Is not merely the absence of accidents
It is the result of all persons at work
Taking positive action to identify the causes of accidents
And
Implementing suitable preventative measures

8. What is an accident? An accident is-
An unplanned uncontrolled event, which has,
or could have,
led to injury to persons, damage to plant or
some other loss to the organisation.

9. Cause of accidents Contact with blade (operator to operator)
Flying debris
Fuel
Unsafe work practices
Untrained operators
Poisonous plants?
Trip hazards~

10. Protecting yourself Risk assessment is a legal requirement
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Safe working practices
Safe plant
Competent operator ?~

11. Protecting others Risk assessment Safe working practices Safe plant
Competent operator~

12. Basic P.P.E Required Safety helmet? Eye and ear protection
Safety boots
Strong gloves
Suitable clothing
First aid kit
P.P.E Regulations 1992~

13. Additional P.P.E Risk assessment Hi viz? Disposable coverall Face mask
Hand cleaner
Harness~

14. Machine Safety Features
Fully functioning, marked on off switch
A.V.Damping
Throttle interlock
Mounting point for harness
Guard for cutting tool
Safety stickers~

15. Pre Start Checks Read operators manual Stop switch off Clean machine
P.P.E
Correct tools
One person operation~

16. Safe Operation Risk assessment Protect the work area?
Check the work area?
15 meters between operators
Agree your plan of work~

17. Who is a competent operator?
Someone mentally and physically capable of the task who has received training and has read and understood the manufacturers manual for each machine
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18. Protecting the public Signs? Tape off work area Police work area
Close footpaths
Responsibility
Noise~ back

19. Adequate Warning
Anyone! approaching the work area should quickly know what is happening and what they are supposed to do
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20. P.P.E Regulations 1992 Last resort control measure
Selection based on Assessment -
Suitable
Compatible
Maintenance and replacement
Accommodation for PPE
Information, instruction and training
Employees duties :-
to correctly use
to report loss / defects back

21. 5 year lifespan occasional use 3 year lifespan constant use
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23. Giant Hogweed
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24. Fuel mix
50:1= 5 Litres fuel to 100 ml oil
5 litres fuel
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