Chainsawing for Greenhorns

Saw Safety Basics for Folks with Little to No Experience ~ Good Hands-On Introduction

max people = 5, age 16+, $145 pp

• Fundamentals of safe operation: saw hazards, positioning body & mind
• Chainsaw reactive forces; wood composition; compression, tension & gravity; smart work efficiencies
• Supervised chainsaw practice: starting saw, downward and upward cuts, introductory felling and limbing, avoiding pinched saws and dull chains
• Good pre-course for Game of Logging Levels 1&2
• “Meet the Forest” mindfullness and gratitude practice of your choice held at the outset

Required Gear: approved chainsaw chaps or pants, boots, protection for vision, head, and hearing. Bring your own gas or electric saw in good running condition, or use one of ours.

Instructed by Matty Adams, Occupational Safety and Health Professional, First Aid Qualified and Insured