Chainsaw Rules

Chainsaws are dangerous, and no matter how careful you are, without the proper training, things can go wrong. Learn the rules for chainsaw use on this one-day course, helping to keep you and others safe

Description

Course Description

This short, one-day course is perfect for beginner chainsaw users or anyone wanting to improve their skills. It will help you understand the accepted industry practices when operating, maintaining, and starting a chainsaw. There are no practical elements on this course, however you will learn the rules for tensioning, sharpening, and setting depth gauges of chainsaws, as well as using chainsaws above shoulder height. Personal Protection Equipment and First Aid requirements are also covered in detail, including the transportation and use of chainsaw fuel.

Sub-title

Learn how to operate and handle a chainsaw safely

Who is it for?

What you'll learn

After completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the standard industry requirements for safe chainsaw use. This includes handling, maintaining, and operating the equipment. Students will also learn how to refuel a chainsaw, how to transport the fuel and all chainsaw safety features, as well as equipment requirements and what to do if there’s an accident.

Outcomes

What you'll be able to do with this training

This training course will allow students to work chainsaws with confidence and in safety, and is a must-have for many forestry positions, including arborist, groundsman and horticulturist. From simple pruning and cutting up firewood to felling trees, knowing how to properly use and maintain a chainsaw is essential for both the user’s safety and that of others.

Topics

Accepted industry practices
Rules relating to chainsaw safety features
Rules for; tensioning, sharpening, setting depth gauges of chainsaw
Rules for starting chainsaw
Chainsaw condition rules
Testing operation of chain brake
Use of chainsaw above shoulder height
Chainsaw maintenance with motor running
Rules for chainsaw operations on stockpile, staked or heaped logs
Security and condition of anti-vibration mounts
Rules for transporting flammable liquids
Containers for carriage of fuel on site
Refuelling chainsaw
PPE and equiptment requirements for chainsaw operators
First aid requirements

Prerequisites

Please note that this course is a pre-requisite for 6917

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