Safe Use of 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. 

This 1/2 day course will be suitable for all construction site workers or others who use petrol driven cut off saws.

Successful delegates will complete the course with an understanding of:

• 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

Open Courses - Courses are delivered throughout the year at our regional training centres. The cost per delegate is £135.00 plus VAT. The Training Bundles fee per delegate is £125.00 plus VAT. 

Please click here for more information on our Training Bundle fees.

Private Courses - If you have 6 or more delegates a private course at a venue of your choice may be a more suitable and cost effective option. Contact our administration team on 01752 201616 for more information. 

• CITB Health and Safety Awareness
• Fire Safety Awareness
• Manual Handling