Safe Use of Gas Powered Nailing Equipment – Paslode IM250/IM350

Updated on Wed, 09/02/2011 - 5:06pm.
Professional Training Centre
Course Type: Part-time
(Explanation)
Course Start Date: Available on a company basis only. We can adapt this course to suit your requirements
Location: Colchester
(See campus information)
Duration:

Half a day
Centre: Professional Training Centre
Course Fee: Available on request

Course Description:

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 requires that users of work equipment receive adequate training for purposes of health and safety.  This includes training in the methods which may be adopted when using work equipment, associated risks and precautions to be taken.  This duty extends to any employee who supervises or manages the use of work equipment.  The aim of this course is to train people in the skills and knowledge needed to achieve the standards of competency to use gas powered nailing equipment safely and correctly.

Course Objectives/Key Benefits:

On completion of this course, delegates will be able to state the regulations covering the use of work equipment, have a good understanding of the hazards arising from the use of work equipment, precautions to be taken, workplace checks, end-user safety checks, personal checks, machine checks and how machines are guarded.

Who the Course is Aimed at:

The training will benefit individuals involved with using gas powered nailing equipment

Course Content:

  • Introduction
  • Statutory instruments
  • Principals of operation
  • General safety including PPE requirements
  • Fuel cells
  • Battery cell and charger
  • Loading and operation
  • Adjusting depth guide
  • Clearing fastener jam
  • Disassembly, cleaning and testing
  • Training method:
  • Seminar and practical sessions with assessments

Entry Requirements:

None

Course Progression:

Managing Safely Certificate

Training Method:

Seminar and practical sessions with assessments

Further Information:

This course is offered by the Professional Training Centre

Course Offered by the Professional Training Centre

PTC Enquiry Line: (01206) 712727

Disclaimer:

The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.

The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.

Fees are correct at the time of entering/printing information, but may be subject to change. The College cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.

Updated on Wed, 09/02/2011 - 5:06pm.
 
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