Chainsaw maintenance, cross cutting & felling up to 380mm
(previously - CS30/31 )
Date: 23rd-27th May 2022
Location: Red Stag Training, R2 Moat Park, Framlingham Road, Earl Soham, Woodbridge, IP13 7SR
Pre-requisites: First Aid is highly recommended by the HSE, but not essential.
Fantastic forestry course run in beautiful woodlands – hand picked by us for the ultimate learning experience!
On this course you will learn legislation specific to chainsaw maintenance and operations, how to maintain a chainsaw – crucial for the safe use of the equipment. You will be taught crosscutting techniques, and how to fell trees using a variety of cuts, followed by instruction on how to process the tree to site specification. This course is run by an approved Lantra instructor, on a maximum 4:1 ratio. The course combines instruction and practice in both the workshop and out in the woodland)
Current HSE legislation and safety guidelines
Personnel Protective Equipment P.P.E
Chainsaw safety features and maintenance equipment
Chain maintenance
Guide bar maintenance
Maintenance of the power unit and drive system
Starting the chainsaw and pre-cutting tests
Assess tension and compression in timber
Crosscutting timber.
Risk assessment and emergency procedures/ site safety
Assess the trees to be felled for hazards and risks
Fell trees
Assess leaning trees and the safest method of felling
Make accurate felling cuts
De-limb felled trees in a safe and systematic manner
Crosscut timber accurately to site specification
Safe procedures to remove a trapped guide bar
Handle and stack timber using safe manual handling techniques
Safe takedown of hung up trees using appropriate equipment
Emergency First aid & Forestry Date: 22nd - 23rd August Location: Red Stag Training, R2 Moat Park, Framlingham Road, Earl Soham, Woodbridge, IP13 7SR More
