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Initial Meeting
A. Trainer will meet with crew supervisor
to address their specific needs.
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Introduction to
FISTA
A. Purpose of organization and services
available
B. Description of the items to be covered that day
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OSHA Discussion
A. Regulations and Requirements
B. ANSI Standards
C. Employer’s Responsibility
D. Employee’s Responsibility
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Cover muscle
stretching and proper body mechanics
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Personal
Protective Equipment
A. What is required and available
B. PPE - importance and function
C. First Aid kit
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Tools necessary to
aid in safely felling trees
A. Introduction to wedges
B. Felling levers (when appropriate)
C. Files, gauges, etc. to properly maintain saws
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Saws
A. Safety features
B. Reactive forces
C. Reduced down time maintenance
1. Cutter – how it works and why it is important
2. Proper sharpening
3. Carburetor adjustment
4. How to maintain the saw, bar, and chain
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Move to outdoor
field site. Trainer will address hazards observed as he enters the
jobsite.
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Tree Felling
(demonstration)
A. Information before felling begins (plan)
1. Hazards
2. Escape route
3. Proper notch
4. Hinge and back cut
B. Executing the plan
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Limbing, bucking,
and topping (demonstration)
Technique for releasing limbs and spring
poles under pressure
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Hands-on
participation
Participants will have the opportunity to
practice demonstrated techniques
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Question and
answer period
A Chainsaw Safety Training Guide and a
certificate of participation will be distributed during the program.
