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Training weekends to serve you and your organizations better
S.A.W.W level 1
SAWW Level 1
8-hour training in classroom and hands-on field practice
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Introduction
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OSHA Standard 1910.266
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Regulations and requirements and how they pertain to your operation.
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Hands-on OSHA application
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Personal Protective Equipment - importance and function
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Body mechanics and best practices
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Chain Saw Safety Features
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Understanding the cutter teeth and how they work
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Intro to Hands-on Sharpening
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Reactive Forces and the Bore Cut
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The open face notch and setting the hinge
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Creating and releasing the "trigger"
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Techniques for releasing limbs and spring poles under pressure
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Question and answer session
Level 1 provides confidence and safety, fully comprehending PPE and why it is important, understanding industry standards and best practices when working in groups. It includes learning the safety features of a saw and its reactive forces. Focus is on directional felling and the open-face notch, pre-planning the fell, bore cutting, and understanding how the hinge works.
* These programs can be adapted to address specific needs or concerns.