Classroom Portion Topics to Include:

• Chainsaw Safety Features
• PPE for saw operators
• First Aid Kit requirements-OSHA 1910.266
• Chainsaw Reactive Forces
• Cutting Techniques
• Danger Trees, Limbing, Pressures, Binds, Rolls and splits
• Swamper/Helper Activities and Placement
• Environmental Conditions
•  Job Site Planning

Outside Demonstration Portion:

The instructor will use a previously felled trees or will fell one for this training.
Students in the class may or may not be afforded the opportunity to operate saws and or act as a Swamper/Helper.

Any student operating a saw will be required to don all necessary PPE. PPE will be inspected by the instructor prior to use, to confirm it is in serviceable condition.

• The instructor will used the downed tree to demonstrate how to relieve pressures and binds.
• The instructor will demonstrate how the use of notches and hinges should be used to lower trees and branches to the ground.

Accommodations for Disabilities: UMTC endeavors to provide an inclusive learning environmental for all. If you require special services or arrangements to fully participates in this workshop, please email Katie Sabourin or call 413-468-0093 at least 14 days prior to the event. Such services are provided free of charge.