Core Plant

Course Aims

A two day course to give delegates a better knowledge and understanding of how to safely use a range of small plant tools, and an opportunity to practice setting up and using them in a minimal risk environment.

This course covers a range of plant and tools including the following:

Overview of Health & Safety Regulations

Rail Saw

Abrasive Wheels

Impact Wrench

Robel Tamper

Sleeper Drill

Generator

Rail Drill

Duration

Learning Objectives

On completion of the course delegates will be able to:

Undertake inspection and pre-start checks.

Perform starting and stopping procedures.

Demonstrate the safe use of the tool.

State how to deal with defective equipment.

State the safety requirements for refueling of the Small Plant tools and equipment.

PPE Requirements

This course requires the delegate to be on or near the running line and, therefore, he/she MUST be in possession of: -

Valid P. T. S. Card

Protective “all orange” High Visibility Clothing to BS EN 471

Safety Footwear to BS EN ISO 20345

Safety Helmet (white/blue) to BS EN 397

General Purpose Gloves to BS EN388

Safety Glasses BS. EN.166 and of Optical Class 1 with Impact Resistance F.

Certification

A Certificate of Competence will be awarded to the delegate upon successful completion of the course. Certification is valid for 3 years. Thereafter, a recertification will be required.