Description
Course Aim
This course aims to provide the relevant knowledge so that delegates are aware of the safety precautions when using a Nail Gun and how to maintain the equipment correctly.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for anybody whose day-to-day work involves the use of a Nail Gun and who requires Health & Safety training around the use of a Nail Gun.
Duration
½ day
Awarding Body/Certification
In-house
Course Overview
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1998
- General duties of employees
- Nail gun components: What markings should be included? What makes up a Paslode Gun?
- Personal Protective Equipment
- EN166B
- Why Wear PPE?
- Safe Use in the Workplace
- Safe Use of the Machine: Pre-use checks and Start-up checks
- Injuries: How do they happen?
- Different scenarios which can result in injury
- Post-use checks
- Diagnosing misfires
- Preparation for cleaning
- Maintenance: How to service your nail gun
- Servicing and cleaning
- Disposal of spent components
