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This course

Power Press Safety Training

Who Should Participate:

Those who work on power presses, such as Toolmakers and Toolsetters, and others who may set, adjust or try out tools in power presses. The course is designed to give up-to-date statutory information on the latest legislation - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, as applied to power presses.

Who Should Participate:

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Establish a sound knowledge of power press functions
   
• Become up-to-date with current legal demands
   
• Develop a positive approach to safe working methods and procedures

The Programme will cover:

• General Legal Requirements
  
  • The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
     
  • The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
     
  • PUWER 98 Part IV Power Presses
     
• Power Press Mechanisms
  
  • Clutches - Positive and Friction Type
     
  • Brakes
     
  • Safety Devices to include - Type of Guards, Testing and Maintenance
     
  • Detection of Power Press Mechanisms - Video
     
• Causation and Prevention of Accidents
  
  • Recognition of Possible Causes of Accidents at the Power Press to both Toolsetter and Operator, due to particular features of Power Presses
     
  • Tool Design and its Influence on Safety
     
  • The Work of the Toolsetter and His/Her Responsibilities in the Safe Use of Power Presses and Safe Methods of Working
     
• Safety on Press Brakes
  
  • Types of Guarding
     
  • Tool Design and Tool Setting
     
  • Case Study and Test Paper, Discussion and Assessment
     

Note: Sufficient practical instruction should be given to individuals on the particular presses used in their workplace to supplement the course and ensure adequate experience is gained in their proper use. NA Certificate of Attendance will be issued to delegates.

Course details

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Course dates

15 June 2010 to 16 June 2010

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