🍂 Leaf Blower Training: Clear the Way Safely and Effectively
Leaf blowers are powerful and efficient tools used across grounds maintenance, landscaping, and facilities management. While they may seem straightforward to use, improper operation can lead to accidents, hearing damage, or environmental issues.
At Kentra Training, our Leaf Blower Training course equips operators with the knowledge and practical skills to use these tools safely, legally, and effectively.
⚠️ Why Leaf Blower Training Matters
Whether you’re clearing leaves, grass clippings, or debris, operating a leaf blower comes with potential risks. Training ensures:
✅ Safe Operation – Learn how to handle and control the machine properly
✅ Legal Compliance – Meet the requirements of PUWER 1998 and protect your staff
✅ Hearing & Health Protection – Understand and use correct PPE to prevent long-term damage
✅ Efficient Use – Save time and energy with best practices for blowing patterns and machine maintenance
✅ Environmental Awareness – Minimise disruption to wildlife and avoid noise complaints
🛠️ What Does the Training Cover?
Our Leaf Blower Training includes both theoretical and practical learning tailored to your site and equipment.
Topics include:
🍁 Types of Leaf Blowers – Backpack, handheld, petrol, electric, and battery-powered
🔧 Pre-Use Checks & Maintenance – Inspecting filters, nozzles, fuel levels, and general safety
🧤 PPE Requirements – Hearing protection, eye protection, gloves, and more
🌪️ Safe Use Techniques – Starting, operating, and manoeuvring the blower
🚶 Pedestrian Safety & Awareness – Operating in public or shared areas
🌍 Environmental Considerations – Noise, dust, wildlife, and weather
🧯 Emergency Procedures – How to respond to breakdowns or incidents
Training can be adapted to suit individual learners or team-based sessions.
👨🌾 Who Should Take This Training?
Leaf Blower Training is ideal for:
🏞️ Grounds Maintenance Crews
🌳 Landscapers and Gardeners
🏫 Local Authorities and School Staff
🏡 Estate Workers
🚧 Contractors and Facilities Management Staff
Even if you’ve used a blower before, training provides valuable updates and helps ensure you’re meeting legal obligations.
⚖️ What the Law Says
Under PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998), employers must:
Ensure operators are trained and competent
Maintain equipment in a safe condition
Provide and enforce the use of suitable PPE
Neglecting these requirements can lead to accidents, fines, or legal action.
🌟 Why Choose Kentra Training?
With over 25 years of industry experience, Kentra Training is a trusted provider of health and safety training across the UK.
✔ Expert trainers with real-world experience
✔ Flexible training options – on-site or at our centre
✔ HSE-compliant courses with Kentra Training certification
✔ Small group sizes for hands-on learning
✔ Customised content for your specific tools
Horticulture Month
April is our Horticulture course month, where we are highlighting all the different types of training available.
- Hedge Trimmers,
- Strimmers and Brushcutters,
- Lawn Mowers and Grasscutter, both ride on and pedestrian
- Chainsaws,
- Woodchippers and Shredders
- Leaf blower
For more details of each of these courses, follow the links above or read along with us this month as we blog about all the different options available.
📅 Book Your Leaf Blower Training Today!
📍 Location: On-site or at Kentra Training
📞 Call: 01606 832 556
📧 Email: office@kentratraining.co.uk
🌐 Book online: Get In Touch
Clear the way safely—get trained with Kentra! 🍂💨
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