Chainsaw Safety Online Training

Our Chainsaw Safety training focuses on preparation, self-awareness, and caution to avoid complacency and the numerous hazards associated with chainsaw work.

OSHA-aligned to industry standards
Meets US Fish & Wildlife Service sawyer standards
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Duration: 2 Hour(s)

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About

Chainsaws are one of the most common power tools in and outside the workplace, but improper use can lead to deadly consequences like head injuries and severed limbs. To ensure safety and complete work, it is essential to prepare ahead and take necessary safety training.

Our online chainsaw safety training course is OSHA and US Fish & Wildlife Service aligned and meets classroom training requirements. Practice quizzes and a checklist are provided to help you retain information. The course also includes a written exam for employers and the practical exam mandated by OSHA.

What Standards Does This Course Cover?

This course meets the following regulatory standards:

OSHA 29 CFR 1910 – General Industry
- 29 CFR 1910.266 – Logging Operations
241 FW – Safety Operations (Part 241)
- 241 FW 12 – Chainsaw Safety (Non-Fire)

Outline

Topics Covered

Overview of the Course
Introduction to the Equipment
- Chainsaw components
- Chain selection and types
Anatomy
- Pre-shift inspections
- Guide bar maintenance
- Chain assembly
Safe Operation
- Operational Safety
- Personal Safety
Common Hazards
Accident Profiles

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Apply workplace policies, procedures, and regulations for the identification, prevention, and management of general and specific safety and health hazards.
Learn how to securely do work tasks.
Understand the safeguards and hazards connected to every operation.
How to operate, run, and maintain vehicles, equipment, and workplace tools
Understand the applicable OSHA standards pertaining to logging, PPE, bloodborne pathogens, medical services, and first aid.
Learn the significance of chainsaw safety and what it means for you.
Understand how to maintain and examine your chainsaw correctly.
Identify the risks that you should be mindful of when using a chainsaw.
Recognize how to direct a tree's fall and how to design a tree-felling operation.

FAQs

How Long Will It Take to Complete the Course?

Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 90 – 120 min.