Intro to Chainsaw Safety & Basic Felling

Intro to Chainsaw Safety & Basic Felling
September 29 | 8am-5pm | At CCHE & Tree Felling Site
Instructor: Jon Olsen, Minnesota North

This lecture & hands-on, one-day course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge,confidence, and practical skills needed to safely operate a chainsaw and perform basic tree felling operations. Participants will learn how to identify and manage chainsaw reactive forces, understand proper felling techniques, and develop safe work practices that comply with OSHA standards. Classroom instruction is combined with field exercises to ensure participants gain real-world experience applying the concepts learned throughout the day.

Who Should Attend: Forestry professionals, utility workers, municipal employees, property owners, and anyone responsible for operating a chainsaw in a work environment.
Please bring with you:

Bag Lunch - We have a microwave and fridge if needed.
Safety glasses and ear protection
1 pair of insulated gloves
Clothing appropriate for September weather – it could be hot, warm, cold, very cold, wet, or buggy. Dress in layers, as we will start with classroom time. Oil and pitch stains can ruin expensive clothes, so bring work clothes.
Water bottle or thermos (for drinking out in the field or when on a break outside)
Boots – preferably steel-toed
Transportation to get you to CCHE and to the field site
A chainsaw (gas-powered or electric; if electric, please make sure it is fully charged), chaps, and helmet
MN North will provide a completion of the training certificate.

Additional Details

Students must complete and sign a release of liability form.
*Hands-on training will not run under specific weather conditions.

*If we have less than 4 students registered we will cancel this training