Basic Chainsaw Safety Workshop for Women

When:
November 16, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
2024-11-16T08:00:00-05:00
2024-11-16T15:30:00-05:00
Where:
545 Townline Road
Mendon
VT
Cost:
$175 per person
Contact:
Vermont Woodlands Association

Vermont Woodlands Association and Women and Our Woods will hold a Basic Chainsaw Safety Workshop for Women in Mendon, VT on Saturday, November 16th from 8 am to 3:30 pm

This women-led chainsaw safety training designed to help you build confidence in using a chainsaw, whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to improve your skills.

The workshop, will be led by experienced instructors from Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop®, L3C, and cover the fundamentals of safe chainsaw operation, maintenance, and essential safety practices.

The workshop will focus on safety and skill-building, ensuring that participants are comfortable using a chainsaw for smaller-scale tasks like cutting up firewood, trail clearing and pruning.

Please note: This training will not include tree felling.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Chainsaw anatomy, safety features, and basic maintenance
  • Safe cutting techniques and body positioning
  • How to handle reactive forces and safely move with a chainsawCost of this workshop is $175/person, (reduced $60/person from normal fee thanks to grant funding!)To take part in this workshop, register at  Vermont Woodlands Association | Kindful