Chainsaw Storm Debris Cleanup - Westminster-rescheduled from 6/18
Date: 7/24/2024 7:30 AM - 7/24/2024 3:00 PM
Location: Westminster DPW
2 Oakmont Ave.
Westminster, Massachusetts
Capacity:
This class has reached its capacity. To be placed on a wait list please click on the link below
Overview
Course Description
This class teaches students how to deal with trees that have fallen due to bad weather or other reasons. Topics covered include:
• Pressures and binds
• Rolls Spring poles
• Hangers and leaners
• Pulls and Splits
This class is all hands-on after a 1.5 hour classroom instruction. Students will work in groups to accomplish specific tasks. All students will operate a chainsaw. Class is held rain or shine so plan accordingly. Class size is limited to 15 participants.
Who Should Attend
Anyone who uses a chainsaw in their daily/occasional work to maintain property, do storm damage cleanup, right-of-way clearing, fire-rescue, etc. can benefit from these workshops.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Individuals MUST successfully complete the Chainsaw Skills & Safety 2 - Day Course PRIOR to taking the Chainsaw Storm Debris Cleanup Class.
What To Bring
• Required equipment for the workshops:
• Hard Hat with Face Shield
• Safety Glasses
• Hearing Protection-Muffs or Plugs Gloves
• Long Pants and Chainsaw Chaps
• Heavy Leather Boots
• Fuel Mix and Bar Oil
• Saw Chain Files and Bar Wrenches for Saws
• Rain Gear
• Chainsaws should be brought for hands-on exercises
This event is accessible to people with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency. If you need a reasonable accommodation (such as American Sign Language Interpreters, assistive listening devices, handouts in alternate formats, etc.) and/or language assistance (such as translated documents or an interpreter) to fully participate, please contact Mike Smith at mdsmith@umass.edu at least 14 days prior to the event. Such services are provided free of charge.
Attendees
First Name | Affiliation |
---|---|
Alan | Town of Westminster |
Philip | Town of Westminster |
David | Town of Westminster |
Steven | Town of Westminster |
Thomas | Town of Westminster |
Sam | Town of Wrentham DPW |
Jake | Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito & Wetlands Management District |
James | Town of Westminster |
Mike | Town of Shrewsbury |
Tim | Town of Westminster |
Keith | Town of Westminster |
Kyle | Town of Sudbury DPW |
Barry | Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito & Wetlands Management District |
Anthony | Town of Wrentham DPW |
Steven | Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito & Wetlands Management District |
Connor | Town of Westminster |
Andrew | Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito & Wetlands Management District |
Aidan | Town of Sudbury DPW |
Joseph | Town of Sudbury Conservation |
Dave | Town of Westminster |
Instructors
- Michael Smith
Technical Training Specialist at UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)