Working Safely with a Brushcutter

Learning targets

In the course "Working Safely with a Brushcutter," you will learn how to handle a brushcutter safely and responsibly, complying with occupational health and safety regulations. The course includes both a theoretical and practical component:

The following topics are covered:

• material knowledge
• personal protective equipment
• proper posture to prevent physical complaints
• hazards and safety measures
• maintenance of the brushcutter
• string head, cutting blade, chisel blade, and saw blade
• minor malfunctions

After completing this course, you will know:

• the dangers of working with a brushcutter
• how to properly handle personal protective equipment

The requirements set by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Arbowet) and the Labor Inspectorate (SZW), and you will comply with them.

Program

Theory

• safety and occupational health and safety (Arbo) regulations
• definition of a brushcutter
• models and types
• pre-use inspection
• maintenance
• safety requirements for use

Practical

• visual inspection
• functional testing
• practical exercises

World Water Academy offers this course in collaboration with Kader Academy. The maximum group size is 8 participants.