Hazard and Danger Tree Cutting and Falling
2-Day Module
This course specifically meets the challenges that are a part of high-risk environments. Many workers are often required to use chainsaws in high-risk environments such as during or after storms. These same workers are also often required to cut trees that are toppled, uprooted or that are caught and suspended on buildings, power lines or other trees. Coaching and hands-on time and practice is an important aspect of this course. Participants are educated in risk assessment and work plan strategies designed to ensure worker safety through work planning, teamwork and specialty cutting techniques and equipment. Explanation, demonstration and practice using ropes, P.M.P.’s and mechanical advantage are an integral part of this course. The installation and use of pull lines, guying and anchoring techniques used to overcome felling difficulties such as snags, excessive lean and decay challenges completes this practical technical chainsaw course.

Eligibility Recommendations: Experienced chainsaw operators who are up to date on basic chainsaw safety, use and maintenance. It is recommended to take “Technical Tree Falling & Cutting” prior to this course.