Course Information Page
April 2nd, 2023
10am - 2pm
Location: Russell’s Driveway
basic chainsaw safety
Course Delivery for Community Fire Smart in Kaslo, BC
HOURS:
1000 - 1400
LOCATIon:
Russel’s House, Kaslo, BC
WHAT TO BRING:
Please wear clothing suitable for working with fuel / oil / grease.
This course will be held outdoors, please dress for outdoor conditions.
Please wear suitable boots / heavy footwear. (Hikers and Gumboots are acceptable).
This will be a 4 hour sessions, with ample breaks for coffee and chit chat. Consider bringing some snacks and water.
Course manuals will be provided, which you can keep.
Consider a Pencil/Pen, Notebook, and any supplies you wish for taking notes
Bring a Hardhat, hi viz vest, boots, gloves and ear protection if you have them.
Loki Tree will have spare hardhats, vests, and chainsaw chaps, and ear protection for those who do not own them.
Loki Tree will have chainsaws and fuel for participants to use. If anyone has their own, they are encouraged to bring them along - they will get some maintenance!
instructor:
Jake Roos
Contact: (250) 814 8855
Feel free to call or text any time if you have questions
This is an informal awareness and skills session - there is no exam.
Chainsaw Awareness and Safety: A course introducing basic maintenance and safe operation.
Students can expect to learn:
BASIC OPERATION AND ERGONOMICS
BUCKING AND LIMBING PRACTICE AND COACHING
COMPONENTS AND SAFETY FEATURES
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
RISKS RELATED TO CHAINSAW USe