COURSE OVERVIEW
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 36,000 chainsaw injuries are treated in hospital emergency departments per year. As such, it’s imperative that users respect how dangerous using a chainsaw can be, and take safety seriously. This quick and informative chainsaw course is specifically designed to give students to information they need to avoid an incident while working with chainsaws. Using animated infographics and interactive elements, the course provides students with a general overview of how to safely use and recognize a variety of chainsaws. Covered topics include a brief overview of all chainsaw types, chainsaw parts, and general information on how to safely operate a chainsaw.
COURSE TOPICS
This course is aimed at providing an overview on chainsaw use on the worksite. Course topics include:
- Types of Chainsaws
- Manual (or pocket chainsaws)
- Battery-powered chainsaws
- Corded-electric chainsaws
- Gas-powered chainsaws
- Pole chainsaws
- Pneumatic chainsaws
- Anatomy of a Chainsaw
- Engine/battery
- Carburetor
- Drive mechanism
- Chain brake
- Cutting chain
- Daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance
- How to Handle a Chainsaw Safely
- Safe operating positions
- Balance, grip, contact, and care when moving
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Avoiding kickbacks
- Starting a saw
ONLINE COURSE DURATION
This course runs for approximately 60 minutes.
PASS MARK
To pass this course, students must achieve a minimum grade of 80%. The course may be taken up to 3 times without a passing grade.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Once the student has successfully passed the course, a certificate of completion will be available for download.
