This course is aimed at all construction site workers who use petrol driven cut-off saws.

This course has been developed to promote the safe use of petrol driven cut-off saws in the construction industry.

SSG offer this course over half a day as a classroom course.

Successful delegates will complete the course with an understanding of the:

• The importance of wearing PPE
• The dangers that dust poses to health
• The dangers that noise poses to health
• Effects of vibration on the hand and arm
• Dangers involved in using a petrol driven cut-off saw in poorly ventilated spaces
• Safety features of a petrol driven cut-off saw
• The importance of ensuring the fuel cap is correctly fitted
• Causes of kick back
• The importance of ensuring that the wheel is correct for the machine and application
• The need for carrying out a site assessment
• Correct cold and hot start procedures for the saw
• Correct method for holding the saw
• Correct technique for cutting stone / brick / concrete on the ground
• Demonstrate correct technique for cutting metal on the ground

Assessment of delegates will be through their input during the practical exercise and a training examination paper. On successful completion of training, delegates will receive an SSG course attendance certificate which is valid for three years.