TTC-T-0101 - Chainsaw Safety & Maintenance 2024
Course Description
*This course is only open for municipal public works departments and state DOT enrollment*
This is a 5 hr. course (8a-2p with 1 hr lunch/break). Attendees who complete the full course will receive 2 Safety NH Roads Scholar hours and 3 Technical NH Roads Scholar hours.
When using equipment at work, it is always important to know how to operate it safely. This workshop will provide information on how to safely start and operate a chainsaw, as well as maintaining your saw. Other topics include personal protective equipment, safety features of a chainsaw, cutting techniques, and routine cleaning and maintenance. There will also be tips on ways to increase productivity with the chainsaw.
In the afternoon, there will be a hands-on demonstration involving safely cutting down trees with a chainsaw. Participates are then given the opportunity and encouraged to assist with the tree limbing and some cuts to utilize their own chainsaws.
Participants should bring:
1. Chainsaw and maintenance tools (1 chainsaw and set of tools recommended for every team of four)
2. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE): a helmet system (consisting of a head, face & hearing protection), cotton or leather gloves, chainsaw protective chaps, safety toe work boots
3. Supplies for time outdoors after class presentation- including water, bug spray, long clothing appropriate for being in the woods, etc.
Food/Services: Coffee and donuts will be provided in the morning, and lunch will be provided mid-day. Any special dietary considerations should be communicated to T2.Center@unh.edu at least one week prior to the event date.
Withdrawal Policy: In the event that you are unable to attend a program for any reason, please note you must submit your withdrawal via email to T2.Center@unh.edu or via phone message to 603.862.1362 at least 72 hours in advance of the start of a program to receive a refund. If a withdrawal is not received by UNH T2 at least 72 hours prior to the program start, the full program fee will be charged and is nonrefundable. Substitutions are allowable at any time, and UNH T2 staff will be happy to assist in registering an alternative attendee from your organization at no cost.
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