Chainsaw Safety Course: Levels 1 & 2

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When:

April 7, 2023 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm America/Chicago Timezone

2023-04-07T08:00:00-05:00

2023-04-07T16:00:00-05:00

Where:

Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center
N194 County Rd N
Wisconsin Dells
53965

Cost:

120.00

Contact:

Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center

(608) 254-6461

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Become certified in chainsaw safety with these classes from Forest Safety Instruction. Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center will be hosting both a level 1 and a level 2 class in April.

S.A.W.W Level One (8-hour course)

Friday, April 7th from 8 am- 4 pm

Level 1 provides confidence and safety, learning the chainsaws reactive forces, focusing on open face notching, including pre-planning the fell, bore cutting, as well as understanding the hinge strength.

Class Topics:

OSHA Standard 1910.266
- Regulation and requirements and how they pertain to your operation.
- Hands-on OSHA application
Proper Body Mechanics
- Body mechanics will be demonstrated and used throughout the day
Personal Protective Equipment
- What equipment is available
- The importance and function of PPE
Chain Saw Safety Features
- How to inspect the saw for damage
Intro to Hands-on Sharpening
- Understanding the cutter and how it works
Information Before Felling and Cutting Begins
Reactive Forces and the Bore Cut
The Face Notch & The Hinge
Techniques for releasing limbs and spring poles under pressure.

S.A.W.W Level Two (8-hour course)

Sunday April 9th from 8 am- 4 pm

Level one is a pre-requisite to attending this training. Level 2 provides a focus on applying basic maintenance techniques to achieve maximum chainsaw performance such as filing techniques and carburetor adjustments. More Felling techniques and assessments are practiced and limbing and bucking techniques are introduced.