Hand Held Hedge Trimmer Training

This Lantra Awards training course will help you to become a certified operator of a hand held hedge trimmer. If you are required to use a combi tool, a dedicated machine or a long-reach hedge trimmer safely then this is the correct course for you.

Hand held hedge trimmers are effective and flexible machines with great mobility. However, this mobility means that potential accidents are more likely to occur. DJ Gemmill’s one-day course will deliver training to ensure you understand how to use and maintain these machines safely and effectively.

Course Objectives

Deliver a site-specific risk assessment for hedge trimmer operations

Know the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Know the health and safety features of a hedge trimmer

Understand hedge trimmer defects and when it needs an engineer’s service

Carry out routine maintenance to manufacturer’s workbook

Prepare trimmer with correct fuel/oil mix

Start the trimmer from hot and cold

State maintenance and operational hazards

Adjustment of trimmer for safe and comfortable usage

Operate the hedge trimmer in a safe manner

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for those looking to update their skills or keep abreast of the latest work-based health and safety regulations. The hand held hedge trimmer course is suitable for anyone employed in the agriculture, horticulture and grounds maintenance industry that currently operates, or is looking to operate, a hand held hedge trimmer.