SafetySkills Videos - Chainsaw Safety

Date: 3/31/2022 - 4/30/2023

Location: Online


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Capacity:

40/100



Overview

Description:

A chainsaw is a useful tool in many industries, but operating a chainsaw can be dangerous if the right precautions are not taken. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are about 36,000 chainsaw-related injuries each year. The risk of injury can be minimized by using safe operating procedures and wearing the proper personal protective equipment, or PPE. This course is intended for workers in general industry that operate chainsaws. This course is presented in English and Spanish. (13 min.)

Relevant Standards

29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment; 29 CFR 1910.269 - Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution; 29 CFR 1910.95 - Occupational Noise exposure

Prerequisites: None

Competencies

HPT 2.1.0

 

Introduction and Objectives

HPT 2.2.0

Understand required precautions before starting a chainsaw

HPT 2.3.0

Recognize which PPE is required when operating a chainsaw

HPT 2.4.0

Recognize how to safely handle and use a chainsaw

A chainsaw is a useful tool in many industries, but operating a chainsaw can be dangerous if the right precautions are not taken. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are about 36,000 chainsaw-related injuries each year. The risk of injury can be minimized by using safe operating procedures and wearing the proper personal protective equipment, or PPE. This course is intended for workers in general industry that operate chainsaws. This course is presented in English and Spanish.


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Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Christopher MassDOT
Joseph Michael Baker International (CT)
Michael Town of Savoy
ADAM Town of Winchester
Aldo UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Brodie Town of Longmeadow Engineering
chauncy Town of Winchester
Chris Town of Norwood
Christopher Town of Southborough
Dawn Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (Lawrence)
Helaina City of Greenfield DPW
Jacob Town of Tyngsborough
Joe City of Westfield
Joe Town of Groton DPW (CT)
John Town of Gill
Kason County of Hawaii (HI)
Kathryn UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Ken City of Cambridge DPW
Ken Town of Weston
Kevin City of Waltham CPWD
Margie Wind Energy Center
Mark Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Boston)
Michael UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Mike Town of Winchester
Nicholas Merrimac COA and Senior Center
Nick Cornell Local Roads Program (NY)
Nick Town of Sutton
paul Town of Winchester
Paul Town of Sandwich
Sophia Town of Tewksbury
Stephanie UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Steve Town of Winchester
Tam City of Framingham
Todd Vermont LTAP/ VT Local Roads
Travis Town of Topsfield DPW
Valerie Town of Kingston
Zen Town of Wilton Department of Environmental Affairs (CT)