Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3240
Course Name
Chain Saw Safety
Contact Hours
1.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Susquehanna Safety Solutions
Primary Contact
Jason Hawley
hawleyj77@gmail.com
5704120621 Ext.
Website
Description
Improper use of chain saws cause over 40,000 serious injuries every year. The purpose of this class is to instruct employees in the correct procedures to operate and maintain a chain saw. Chain saws are used by most municipal employees including water and wastewater operators to remove fallen trees and limbs around the facility and pumping statioins. They are usually called upon to assist other borough employees during clean-up after a storm. Many of these employees also use chain saws to cut firewood for heating their homes.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
* Review of Injury Statistics
* Common causes of chain saw injuries
* Proper safety equipment
* How to operate and maintain a chain saw
* Proper chain saw cutting techniques
* Common lifting problems encountered by class attendees
Target Audience
Operators and any municipal employees who use a chain saw as part of their job assignment.
Training Format
Classroom