Course overview
Felling trees and using a chainsaw can be dangerous; therefore it is essential when carrying out this activity that you have total confidence and expertise in what you are doing, so avoiding any accidents.
This course will provide you with the appropriate techniques and safety guidelines to ensure that you continue to be confident when using a chainsaw and felling trees and that you are aware of the current health and safety guidelines making sure you stay protected.
Course Content:
Understand risk assessment procedures
Assess trees to be felled for hazards and associated risks
Prepare trees to be felled and escape routes
Fell trees which have a diameter up to 200mm/8” safely and accurately using different techniques
De-limb felled trees in a safe and effective manner
Select and use hand tools and maintain them in a safe condition
Take down hung-up trees using hand tools
State techniques that must not be used for the takedown of hung-up trees.
Course Length:
2 Days
You must have completed the Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting course before doing this course.
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