Wood Chipper Operation & Safety - Athol

Date: 8/21/2018 7:30 AM - 8/21/2018 3:00 PM

Location: Athol Public Library
568 Main Street

Athol, Massachusetts

Capacity:

20/20

This class has reached its capacity. To be placed on a wait list please click on the link below



Overview
Course Description
This program will improve your safety skills and knowledge while operating a chipper.  Chipper operator safety depends on the ability to properly maintain and operate equipment, to help avoid serious injury or death. Hands on training will be provided. 

Who Should Attend
Anyone who uses a Chipper in their daily/occasional work to maintain property, do storm damage cleanup, right-of-way clearing, etc. can benefit from this workshop. 

Participants must bring the following:
PPE - Safety helmet, eye & ear protection.

Registration begins at 7:30 am. Class start time 8:00 am.

This event is accessible to people with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency. If you need a reasonable accommodation (such as American Sign Language Interpreters, assistive listening devices, handouts in alternate formats, etc.) and/or language assistance (such as translated documents or an interpreter) to fully participate, please contact Brenda Codella at 413-522-6434 or bcodella@umass.edu at least 14 days prior to the event.  Such services are provided free of charge.

This session is only open to 2 MassDOT personnel.
 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Jeffrey Town of Athol DPW
Ben Town of Athol DPW
Juan Town of Boxborough
Norris City of Framingham
Corey City of Framingham DPW
John Town of Belmont
Scott Town of Boxborough
Jake City of Framingham Highway Department
Al Town of Athol DPW
Chad Town of Winchendon
Dave Town of Winchendon
Fernando City of Framingham DPW
Jason Town of Athol DPW
Kyle Town of Athol DPW
Mark Town of Athol DPW
Instructors
  • Tom Boudreau
    at Felix A. Marino Co., Inc.