Chainsaw Safety Training

Duration: 4 Hours (10 students)

Description: Prerequisite: Prior to performing the hands-on segment of our safety course, students must already know how to operate each particular piece of equipment to be covered in this safety course. Trainer does not teach how to operate this equipment.

This Awareness class focuses on how to safely use, operate and maintain chainsaws, which the employee will be required to utilize in completing an assigned job task. Class includes, student handouts and power point presentation.

Topics to be discussed but are not limited to:

• OSHA Standards
• Accident Prevention Steps
• Risks Associated with Chainsaws
• Felling 101
• Chainsaw Anatomy
• Safe Operations of Chainsaws
• Personal Protective Equipment

Objectives: The purpose is to provide refresher information to experienced operators on important safety principles in operating and protecting all personnel from injury. The objective is to ensure experienced operators only permit trained employees who understand the hazards and follow strict safety procedures and instructions from the main operator at all times to assist or work around the equipment.
Code/Regulation: OSHA standard §6283 and ANSI B175.1 – 1991
Frequency: Initial and recommended competency check annually.
Who Should Attend: All employees who operate the chainsaw and their immediate supervisors.