Using a Leaf Blower TRM08

A Leaf Blower is a machine that generates a current of air used to move loose leaves and debris for collection.

• Session 1 Prepare for blower operations
• Session 2 Operating the blower
• Session 3 Clearing the site and machine checks
• Produce a site-specific risk assessment for blower operations
• Identify the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
• Identify the health and safety features required on a blower
• Identify defects on a blower and decide which the operator can remedy, and which require a service engineer’s attention
• Correctly carryout all routine maintenance in accordance with the machine manufacturer’s instruction book and/or this workbook
• Prepare the blower for use with the correct fuel/oil mix
• Start the blower from both hot and cold start in a safe manner
• State the possible hazards/risks when carrying out maintenance or operational tasks
• Maintain the blower in a safe and efficient working condition
• Adjust the blower for safe and comfortable operation where a harness is used
• Operate the blower in a safe manner having regard for the safety of the public, property and environmental factors
• Organise the site and use a systematic method of working where possible.

• Suitable and safe area to operate the machine
• Access to an area with leaves or vegetation from activities such as hedge trimming operations.
• Maintenance equipment
• Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
• Leaf Blower and any attachments
• Operators’ manual
• Risk assessment completed

• Suitable head protection
• Suitable eye protection
• Suitable hearing protection
• Suitable work clothes to PPE regs including wet weather
• Gloves
• Suitable work boots including steel toe protection
• Respiratory protection as appropriate

• PUWER Regulation
• https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l22.pdf

Assessed during learning 8 units of mandatory practical assessment