Basic Chainsaw Safety
This course certifies felling trees under 6 inches diameter at stump height.
Description
Certification: Alpha Training Solutions
Prerequisites: Be at least 16 years of age
Attire: Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), outdoor clothing and a chainsaw
Valid: 3 Years
Course Details:
Parts of a chainsaw
PPE
Saw Maintenance and sharpening techniques.
General Safety when using a chainsaw including fueling, carrying and starting a saw.
Prevention of kickbacks, pull-outs and pull-ins.
Felling trees with a chainsaw
Bucking/limbing trees with a chainsaw
Accidents that have occurred and how they could have been prevented
Course Outcome:
Greatly reduce or eliminate chainsaw related accidents and incidents
Improve efficiency by proper maintenance of a chainsaw.
Improve production though proper techniques and maintenance.
Make sure companies have done all they can to ensure the safety of their workers.