Chipper & Shredder Operator Training

COURSE AIM

This course provides delegates with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate and maintain chippers and shredders. This is a hands-on course that delivers both practical skills and health & safety guidance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Our training course will suit anyone who operates a chipper or shredder as part of your work or who is looking to be employed in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping or grounds maintenance.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the course delegates will receive a certificate of competence and for LANTRA training an accredited certificate and skills card will be awarded (LANTRA registration fees apply).

AGENDA 

• Produce a site-specific risk assessment for chipping & shredding operations
• State the principles of Health and Safety Executive legislation and safety guidelines for using a wood chipper or shredder
• Select the appropriate personal protective equipment and state the maintenance requirements
• Carry out operator checks and identify the safety features of a wood chipper or shredder
• Carry out routine operator maintenance
• Inspect and identify defects on the blades
• Prepare machine prior to operation, start the machine, carry out safety checks and stop machine
• Prepare a work area and a range of materials for chipping and identify hazardous materials not to be chipped
• Use approved techniques to chip woody brash and both short and long sections of timber safely and effectively
• State the procedure for removing blockages
• State the safety and environmental factors associated with the disposal of wood chips and the various end uses of woodchips
• Prepare machine for transport and storage