Chainsaw Safety and Storm Damage Awareness Training - One Day - Westford

Date: 4/18/2025 7:30 AM - 4/18/2025 2:30 PM

Location: Westford DPW
28 North St

Westford, Massachusetts

Capacity:

5/20



Overview

image of trees down across road

Classroom Portion Topics to Include:

  • Chainsaw Safety Features
  • PPE for saw operators
  • First Aid Kit requirements-OSHA 1910.266
  • Chainsaw Reactive Forces
  • Cutting Techniques
  • Danger Trees, Limbing, Pressures, Binds, Rolls and splits
  • Swamper/Helper Activities and Placement
  • Environmental Conditions
  •  Job Site Planning

Outside Demonstration Portion:

The instructor will use a previously felled trees or will fell one for this training.
Students in the class may or may not be afforded the opportunity to operate saws and or act as a Swamper/Helper.

Any student operating a saw will be required to don all necessary PPE. PPE will be inspected by the instructor prior to use, to confirm it is in serviceable condition.

  • The instructor will used the downed tree to demonstrate how to relieve pressures and binds.
  • The instructor will demonstrate how the use of notches and hinges should be used to lower trees and branches to the ground.

Accommodations for Disabilities: UMTC endeavors to provide an inclusive learning environmental for all. If you require special services or arrangements to fully participates in this workshop, please email Katie Sabourin or call 413-468-0093 at least 14 days prior to the event. Such services are provided free of charge.

Registration
Amount

$200.00
Register by 4/18/2025
Private Sector

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$100.00
Register by 4/18/2025
Public Sector

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Please be advised, cancellations must be received no later than 7 days prior to the event, or the registration fee will not be refunded.

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Dan Town of Westford DPW
Mark Town of Westford DPW
Ken Town of Westford DPW
Alex Town of Westford DPW
Jake Town of Westford DPW
Instructors
  • Michael Smith
    Technical Training Specialist at UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)