Chain Saw Safety

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The NB Safety Council Inc. offers a full day Chain Saw Safety training course. This course has been developed for those who operate a chain saw for either work or recreational use.

This course has a classroom component where key areas of safety and operations are covered. This is followed by a practical session where individuals will use the skills learned in the theoretical sessions.

Topics covered by the CHAIN SAW SAFETY COURSE include:

  1. Chain Saw Safety
    • General Safety Precautions
    • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Features of Saw
  2. Potential Dangers
    • How to Avoid Kickback
    • Proper Grip
    • Proper Speed
    • Hearing, Vibration, etc.
  3. General Working Instructions
    • Inspection of Saw
    • Selection of Saw
    • Carrying
    • Starting and Stopping
    • Basic Cutting Techniques
    • Basic Rules of Felling Trees
  4. Emergency Measures
  5. General Maintenance

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