ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TRAINING CENTRE
Ripley Road Ambergate Belper Derbyshire DE56 2ER
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Highways and Construction Training Association Chainsaw Operators registration Scheme
Recommended Equipment for Assessment Purposes
CS001
 Chainsaw (guide bar length at least 300mm), must be fully serviceable and meet all current
Health and Safety Regulations.
 Maintenance and sharpening equipment.
 Personal Protective Equipment
o Chainsaw boots
o Chainsaw trousers
o Chainsaw gloves
o Chainsaw helmet (with eye/ear protection)
o Hand cleaner or wet wipes
o Personal first aid kit
CS002
 Chainsaw (guide bar length at least 300mm), must be fully serviceable and meet all current
Health and Safety Regulations.
 Maintenance and sharpening equipment.
 Personal Protective Equipment
o Chainsaw boots
o Chainsaw trousers
o Chainsaw gloves
o Chainsaw helmet (with eye/ear protection)
o Hand cleaner or wet wipes
o Personal first aid kit
 Felling axe
 Bill hook/slasher
 Bow saw
 Plastic/wood wedges
 Felling/rolling bar
 Large hammer
CS003
 Chainsaw (guide bar length at least 300mm), must be fully serviceable and meet all current
Health and Safety Regulations.
 Maintenance and sharpening equipment.
 Personal Protective Equipment
o Chainsaw boots
o Chainsaw trousers
o Chainsaw gloves
o Chainsaw helmet (with eye/ear protection)
o Hand cleaner or wet wipes
o Personal first aid kit
 Felling axe
 Bill hook/slasher
 Bow saw
 Plastic/wood wedges
 Felling/rolling bar
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Large hammer
CS004 (includes CS007)
 Chainsaw (guide bar length at least 300mm), must be fully serviceable and meet all current
Health and Safety Regulations.
 Maintenance and sharpening equipment.
 Personal Protective Equipment
o Chainsaw boots
o Chainsaw trousers
o Chainsaw gloves
o Chainsaw helmet (with eye/ear protection)
o Hand cleaner or wet wipes
o Personal first aid kit
 Felling axe
 Bill hook/slasher
 Bow saw
 Plastic/wood wedges
 Felling/rolling bar
 Large hammer
 High lift wedges
 Hand winch (not less than 1.5t SWL)
 Slings, shackles, chains, wire rope suitable for attachment to winch
CS005 (includes CS007)
 Chainsaw (guide bar length at least 300mm), must be fully serviceable and meet all current
Health and Safety Regulations.
 Maintenance and sharpening equipment.
 Personal Protective Equipment
o Chainsaw boots
o Chainsaw trousers
o Chainsaw gloves
o Chainsaw helmet (with eye/ear protection)
o Hand cleaner or wet wipes
o Personal first aid kit
 Felling axe
 Bill hook/slasher
 Bow saw
 Plastic/wood wedges
 Felling/rolling bar
 Large hammer
 High lift wedges
 Hand winch (not less than 1.5t SWL)
 Slings, shackles, chains, wire rope suitable for attachment to winch
CS006 (includes CS007)
 Chainsaw (guide bar length at least 300mm), must be fully serviceable and meet all current
Health and Safety Regulations.
 Maintenance and sharpening equipment.
 Personal Protective Equipment
o Chainsaw boots
o Chainsaw trousers
o Chainsaw gloves
o Chainsaw helmet (with eye/ear protection)
o Hand cleaner or wet wipes
o Personal first aid kit
 Felling axe
 Bill hook/slasher
 Bow saw
 Plastic/wood wedges
 Felling/rolling bar
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Large hammer
High lift wedges
Hand winch (not less than 1.5t SWL)
Slings, shackles, chains, wire rope suitable for attachment to winch
CS007
 See CS005/005/006
CS008 (to be developed at a later date)
CS009 (to be developed at a later date)
CS010
 Fully serviceable MEWP
 Chainsaw (guide bar length at least 300mm), must be fully serviceable and meet all current
Health and Safety Regulations.
 Maintenance and sharpening equipment.
 Personal Protective Equipment
o Chainsaw boots
o Chainsaw trousers
o Chainsaw gloves
o Chainsaw helmet (with eye/ear protection)
o Hand cleaner or wet wipes
o Personal first aid kit
 Felling axe
 Bill hook/slasher
 Bow saw
 Plastic/wood wedges
 Felling/rolling bar
 Large hammer
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