Chainsaw Skills & Safety - 2 Day Halifax

Date: 5/6/2019 7:30 AM - 5/7/2019 3:00 PM

Location: Halifax DPW
60 Hemlock Lane

Halifax, Massachusetts

Capacity:

13/13

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



Overview

 

Topics covered include basic safety equipment, PPE, the saws reactive forces, chain tooth parts, felling, notch and hinge, cutting techniques, wedging techniques and calculations. This class is designed for the professionals or homeowners and is designed to be a 16 hour course that would include a hands skills portion where each student fells one tree.

All students are required to bring:

  • helmet with face shield
  • safety glasses
  • chainsaw resistant chaps
  • leather work gloves or chainsaw resistant gloves
  • work boots

7:30 am Registration, 8:00 am Class
 

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.

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Justin Town of Halifax Highway Department
Marc Town of Halifax Highway Department
Bob Town of West Bridgewater Forestry and Parks Department
Forrest Town of Plymouth
Joseph Town of Plymouth
John Town of West Bridgewater
Scott Town of Plymouth
Nicholas Town of Plymouth
Shawn Town of Raynham
Justin Town of Plymouth
Joseph Town of Plymouth
Jacob Town of Wrentham DPW
Instructors
  • Michael Smith
    Technical Training Specialist at UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)

    Michael Smith is the Baystate Roads Technical Training Specialist. He was a Highway Superintendent for 20 years where he developed and implemented modern road maintenance techniques. Mike was responsible for day to day operation and long range planning for the municipality.

    Before retiring in 2015, Mike was also a firefighter for 34 years. He is a lifelong resident of Heath, Massachusetts, whose teaching style includes a healthy portion of humor and student interaction. Mike can be reached at: mdsmith@umass.edu