Course Overview: Chainsaws are one of the most common hand-held power tools among all industries. This course (broken into 4 modules) is designed to educate workers who use a chainsaw about proper risk assessment, PPE use, chainsaw safety features, maintenance, use, and handling. Participants will gain an understanding of chainsaw reactive forces and hazards associated with felling trees and cutting wood or brush. Learn planning strategies including saw transport, starting, cross cutting/bucking and limbing, understanding compression and tension, and dealing with spring poles. These strategies will be demonstrated in a safe, online learning environment.
Applicable Standards: This course meets the ANSI/ASSE Z490.1 Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training, as well as OSHA 1910.260 and ANSI Z133.
Module 3: Felling- Six-step felling plan
This course is included with Chainsaw Module 1 and 2 but can only be accessed after payment and completion of both Module 1 and 2. In addition, once Module 3 has been completed learners may move on to Chainsaw Module 4.
