NPORS - Chainsaw Training

Course Aims

The NPORS Chainsaw course is designed to highlight to participants the dangers of chainsaw use and the safe operating procedures necessary to avoid accidents and injuries.

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Course Content

• Employer and employee legal responsibilities

• Health & Safety Act 1974 and other relevant legislation

• PPE

• Pre-operational checks

• Chainsaw maintenance (workshop safety)

• Chain sharpening

• Lubrication and refueling

• Starting and pre-cutting checks

• Crosscutting and stacking timber

• De-limbing

• Site safety including allowing for wind factor when cutting

 

Endorsements

• Petrol

• Electric

• Air

 

Duration of Training

Training 1 day.

 

Test

To achieve the NPORS Operators Card candidates must pass both the NPORS Theory Test and the Practical Test.