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Chainsaw Skills and Safety Class
April 6, 2013 @ 9:00 am - April 7, 2013 @ 4:00 pm
This quality, hands-on training will give you the skills you need to effectively and safely use a chainsaw for forest health and property maintenance.
Training will be presented in three parts:
– Chainsaw Maintenance – cutting safely requires a well running saw.
– Chainsaw Safety & Personal Protective Equipment – including things to watch out for while cutting.
– Tree Felling & Cutting Skills – classroom review followed by field exercises.
Cost is $40 per person for the 1 day training. $60 for the 1.5 day training (more field time) There is an opportunity to work off the classroom fee with labor in our regular Saws & Slaws events.
Participants, please bring:
– your lunch and plenty of water
– your own gear, chain saw, helmet, gloves, ear and eye protection, chaps. Wear long sleeves, pants, and boots.
Space is limited. Please RSVP here or with Jody Dickson.