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. Hard hats, ear protection and safety glasses will be required for the demonstration portion of the course. 6 CEUs are pending. Limited to 30 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
12:30-2:30 Outside Demonstration Portion
ISA and MCA CEUs will be available.
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.