Chainsaw Safety and Storm Clean Up Training workshop

The Massachusetts Tree Wardens & Foresters Association will hold a Chainsaw Safety and Storm Clean Up Training workshop on April 13^th from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Amherst Wastewater Treatment Plant in Hadley.

This course will review chainsaw safety features, proper personal protective equipment, proper tree felling, and storm clean-up techniques. This course will combine classroom time with an outdoor demonstration.

AGENDA

7:30 am                      Check in

8 am                           Chainsaw Safety Features

8:30 am                     PPE for saw operators

9 am                           First Aid Kit requirements-OSHA 1910.266

9:15 am                     Break

9:30 am                     Chainsaw Reactive Forces

10 am                        Cutting Techniques

10:30 am                   Danger Trees, Limbing, Pressures, Binds, Rolls and splits

11 am                         Swamper/Helper Activities and Placement

11:30 am                    Environmental Conditions Job Site Planning

Noon – 12:30 pm      Lunch

12:30-2:30 pm           Outside Demonstration Portion

Cost of this workshop is $75 for MTWFA members, $100 non-members. The course is limited to 30 participants.

To register for this workshop, go to 2023 Chainsaw Safety and Storm Clean Up Training (constantcontact.com)

Hard hats, ear protection and safety glasses will be required for the demonstration portion of the course.