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Stihl Saw and Hand Grinder Competence Assessment

by Peter Crossingham, from the Community

Use this on the job competence assessment to verify safe and correct operation of Stihl cut off saws and a hand grinder in a factory environment. It covers training prerequisites and site rules, PPE, dust and silica control, COSHH fuel handling, pre start checks, water suppression, blade selection and changes, safety guard adjustment, anti vibration, conveyor emergency stop checks, and step by step procedures for cutting beams on carts and beds and for wire cutting with a battery grinder. Includes assessor guidance, evaluations, and sign off for trainee, competent person, and assessor.

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