The Safe Use Of Cut Off Saws Including Abrasive Wheels

The course covers all aspects of how to use a cut off saw safely and includes appropriate personal protective equipment, selecting and fitting appropriate cutting wheels, operating and refueling the machine through to safe transportation.

Course Aims:

The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the correct level of knowledge to operate a petrol driven cut off saw safely.

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:-

• Understand the PPE requirements when using a cut off saw
• Demonstrate the correct use of required PPE
• Understand the safety features of the machine
• Carry out pre-start checks to identify that the machine is in a safe condition
• Understand the importance of fitting fuel cap correctly
• Identify that the fuel cap is correctly fitted
• Understand the cause of kickback
• Demonstrate how to avoid kickback from happening
• Understand the importance of ensuring that the wheel is correct for the machine and the application
• Check that the wheel is correct for the machine and the application
• Understand how to safely fit the wheel
• Demonstrate how to safely fit a wheel
• Understand the need for carrying out a site assessment prior to starting work
• Carry out a site assessment prior to starting work
• Refuel the machine safely
• Know the action to take when fuel is spilt or leaks from the machine
• Understand how to start the machine from cold
• Demonstrate the correct technique for starting the saw from cold
• Understand how to start the machine
• Demonstrate how to start the machine
• Support material on the ground
• Demonstrate the correct technique for cutting material on the ground
• Use dust suppression
• Check and / or adjust the guard with respect to the direction of sparks
• Demonstrate cutting metal using correct technique
• Demonstrate the correct method of carrying the machine whilst on site
• Understand the need to remove the wheel from the machine before placing it in a vehicle
• Demonstrate how to safely transport the saw in a vehicle
  
  

The core element of the training is a ½ day course and CITB funding is available