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#1 Posted : 28 July 2009 12:20:00(UTC)
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Posted By lee boylan Hello All, Just looking for some advice, we will be having some building work on our site. I have asked for training certs in the safe use of a small concrete breaker and also a power cutter for cutting kerb stones(aka Whizzer). The builder has come back to me to say that they do not possess such certs and no formal training is available, they only have an abrasive wheel changing cert. Am I right for demanding the other certs, or would I be looking for a general proof of competence I.e Building experience. Any help would be great Regards Lee
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#2 Posted : 28 July 2009 13:37:00(UTC)
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Posted By JKR Lee A qualification for a breaker is unlikely to be something that one can get, I am not aware of one, maybe someone could enlighten both of us. The CITB provide general construction training but split them up into various different courses, and do one on kerb laying. I am not aware of one course for a general construction operative. However, experience is your most likely option for your builder to prove for all his operatives; the person who hired them should have got this information before they started work. I've not heard the term whizzer, but may be I've had a sheltered upbringing! If you are talking about a disc cutter/Stihl saw, then you should ask for the abrasive wheels certificate or proof of training for whoever has to change the cutting blade/disc. Again ask for experience showing that users wear the correct PPE, know about dust suppression etc. The builder would need to couple this with their system on recording HAVs data for the user(s) of both equipments so they are able to comply with the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 to mention one type conformity. Hope this helps.
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#3 Posted : 28 July 2009 21:53:00(UTC)
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Posted By RP There are many training providers who will give this type of training on 'light hand held power tools'. Typically if for example employees do abrasive wheels training then ask for the safe operation to be included in the training. Also see www.hcta.co.uk who seem to cover this type of thing through thier member training centre's. CITB do not provide qualifications on light plant equipment...
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#4 Posted : 29 July 2009 10:47:00(UTC)
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Posted By steve hardcastle as far as i am aware there is no recognised training for use of these tools, the certs will refer to safe change of blades etc, as others have said.
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