Chainsaw Storm Debris Cleanup - Chatham
Date: 8/26/2022 7:30 AM - 8/26/2022 3:00 PM
Location: Chatham Fire Dept.
135 Depot Road
Chatham, Massachusetts
Capacity:
Overview
This class teaches students how to deal with trees that have fallen due to bad weather or other reasons. Topics covered include:
• Pressures and binds
• Rolls Spring poles
• Hangers and leaners
• Pulls and Splits
This class is all hands-on after a 1.5 hour classroom instruction. Students will work in groups to accomplish specific tasks. All students will operate a chainsaw. Class is held rain or shine so plan accordingly. Class size is limited to 15 participants.
Who Should Attend
Anyone who uses a chainsaw in their daily/occasional work to maintain property, do storm damage cleanup, right-of-way clearing, fire-rescue, etc. can benefit from these workshops.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Individuals MUST successfully complete the Chainsaw Skills & Safety 2 - Day Course PRIOR to taking the Chainsaw Storm Debris Cleanup Class.
What To Bring
• Required equipment for the workshops:
• Hard Hat with Face Shield
• Safety Glasses
• Hearing Protection-Muffs or Plugs Gloves
• Long Pants and Chainsaw Chaps
• Heavy Leather Boots
• Fuel Mix and Bar Oil
• Saw Chain Files and Bar Wrenches for Saws
• Rain Gear
• Chainsaws should be brought for hands-on exercises
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 Mike Smith at mdsmith@umass.edu at least 14 days prior to the event. Such services are provided free of charge.
Attendees
First Name | Affiliation |
---|---|
Ray | Town of Mansfield |
Richard | Town of Chatham DPW |
Connor | Town of Mansfield |
Donnovan | Town of Chatham DPW |
Ryan | Town of Mansfield |
Jerome | Town of Chatham DPW |
Noah | Town of Chatham DPW |
Brian | Town of Chatham DPW |
Christopher | Town of Chatham DPW |
Jeremy | Town of Chatham DPW |
Toby | Town of Chatham DPW |
John Paul | Town of Chatham DPW |