Safe Use of a Power Pole Pruner

Overview:
This Safe Use of a Power Pole Pruner course aims to allow current and potential powered pole pruner operators to gain the industry-wide and accepted NPTC accreditation with an independent assessment to confirm safety and competence.

This qualification covers the ability to work safely, use a powered pole pruner, know relevant health & safety legislation and industry good practice.
Course Content

Risk Assessment, Emergency planning, Health & Safety
Legislation, Safe work, Safety Features
Tools, Equipment & Personal Protective Equipment
Maintenance
Bar & Chain
Filing
Re-assembly
Environmental Awareness & Waste Disposal
Pre-Start Checks, Safe Starting.
Tree Identification, pruning effects, methods, remove branches & trapped pruner.
Tension, compression & Long climbs,

Course Requirements
You are required to provide your own Tools & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for this training course.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Safety helmet (complying with EN 397)
Eye protection (mesh visor complying with EN 1731 or safety glasses to EN 166)
Hearing protection (complying with EN 352)
Gloves* with protective guarding on the back of the left hand (complying with EN 381-7)
Leg protection* incorporating chain clogging materials (complying with EN 381-5)
Protective boots* with good grip and protective guarding on the front vamp and instep (complying with EN
345-2)
*These items should carry the chainsaw logo

We also recommend you dress appropriately for weather conditions.
Tools: