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ITW ensure that anyone intending to
use a fixing tool has received the appropriate training.
This training is divided into the following categories:
 Train-to-Train
Instructors - ITW has a team of Train-to-Train
Instructors. This is the team who deliver the training
to enable people to become an Authorised Instructor.
Authorised
Instructor Training - the Authorised Instructor
is trained to be able to train the Certified User.
Certified
User - the Certified User is trained by the Authorised
Instructor in all aspects of the safe use and care of
the fixing tool.
Below are some of the areas covered by ITW Safety training.
Operating
Principle and design features
Component
Parts and accessories
Special
safety features and appropriate safety precautions including
safety equipment legal obligations
Consumables
available (fasteners & accessories)
Base
materials and limits of application
Fastener
/ consumable selection (penetration depths and where
applicable edge distances / refusals)
Preparing
tool for use, loading consumables etc
Depth
of drive adjustment
Making
a fix
Identification
and reasons for poor fixing results
Fault
finding / trouble shooting
Maintenance,
servicing, warranties (EN792-13) and cleaning
Where
to obtain help and advice
Full
details regarding the use of the operators instruction
manual
On completion of training the individual receives either
an Authorised Instructor Card, which has their photo
on it, or a Certified User Card. These cards are valid
for two years after which they need to attend a refresher
course.
To attend the training and use a fixing tool the individual
must be over the age of 16 for Impulse tools and over
18 for PAT Pulsa etc. Records of all training are kept
for Health & Safety Reasons.
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)
In recognition of the way in which ITW cordless nailers
have revolutionised the way most building trades work
on site, the CITB now includes training in the safe and
efficient use of ITW tools in all of its NVQ courses.
Funded by the Government and the UK's biggest construction
companies, the CITB provides recognised training and qualifications
for most building trades. Its National Vocational Qualification
(NVQ), aimed at 16 to 21 year olds, will now include a
module on the safe use of ITW's Impulse IM350, Impulse
IM250, and Spit Pulsa gas powered nailers.
ITW has trained a team of operator instructors to train
all NVQ students in the safe use and maintenance of ITW
gas operated tools for their specific application. Once
this training is complete, students will be issued a certificate
proving they can use gas operated tools safely and effectively.
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