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Chainsaw Safety Awareness

Length: One Half-Day
Course Category: Safety and Health

This course is for employees who work with chainsaws. Special emphasis is placed on safe operation and injury prevention. OSHA safety recommendations are highlighted to illustrate the significance and application of key training points. In particular, this course provides information on how to recognize the hazards associated with chainsaws and how to fell a tree safely and properly. This is an awareness course intended to aid in the hands-on operation of a chainsaw. Additional hands-on training must be provided by all work locations before any employee uses a chainsaw. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize various types of chainsaws.
  • Describe proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Identify potential hazards associated with chainsaw use.
  • Discuss proper chainsaw maintenance.
  • Summarize how to properly operate a chainsaw.
  • Explain how to properly fell a tree.
Workforce Development Competency: Trades, Safety, and Risk Management