v Discuss physical and mental fitness requirements
v Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
v Hazard and risk recognition evaluation, and control relative to both worksite and individual trees
v Emergency medical procedures
v Chainsaw maintenance involving power head, chain, and guide bar
v Approved safe saw handling techniques
v Elements of safe falling plan
v Approved safe undercuts and back cuts with wedges
v Approved safe limbing techniques
v Approved safe bucking techniques
Fees & Considerations
- Fees: negotiable
- Fixed costs : meals, lodging, and mileage($.50/mile)
- Classroom: 8 hours, unlimited number of participants
- Sponsor provides classroom and light lunch
- Instructor provides workbook and course certificate
- Field Exercise: (8 students maximum)
- Sponsor provides suitable site and drinking water
- Instructor provides leg, hand, ear and eye protection, chainsaws, tools, fuel, oil, and any other related materials
- Student provides health insurance, suitable work clothing, leather gloves and boots
- Student signs liability waiver