2022 Chainsaw Safety and Storm Clean Up Training

This course will review chainsaw safety features, proper personal protective equipment, proper tree felling, and storm clean-up techniques. This course will combine classroom time with an outdoor demonstration. 6 CEUs are pending. Limited to 25 participants.

DETAILED AGENDA

7:30am Check in

8:00am Chainsaw Safety Feature

 8:30am PPE for saw operators

9:00am First Aid Kit requirements-OSHA 1910.266

 9:15am Break

9:30am Chainsaw Reactive Forces

10:00am Cutting Techniques

10:30am Danger Trees, Limbing, Pressures, Binds, Rolls and splits

11:00am Swamper/Helper Activities and Placement

11:30am Environmental Conditions Job Site Planning

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-2:20 Outside Demonstration Portion

ISA and MCA CEUs will be available.

$75 Member | $100 Non-Member
6 CEUs Pending
Registration includes a copy of the ANSI Z133 Safety Standards

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This workshop is made possible in part by a grant from the USDA Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Bureau of Forestry.

In addition, financial assistance is available to register for this course through a grant provided by the USDA Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Bureau of Forestry. If you need assistance, please contact heather@masstreewardens.org for details.