1. Initial Meeting
   A. Trainer will meet with crew supervisor to address their specific needs. Hispanic trainers or interpreters will be used as needed.
    

2. Trainer will address hazards observed as he enters the jobsite.
    

3. Introduction to FISTA
   A. Purpose of organization and services available
   B. Description of the items to be covered that day
    

4. OSHA Discussion
   A. Regulations and Requirements
   B. Employer’s Responsibility
   C. Employee’s Responsibility
    

5. Cover muscle stretching and proper body mechanics
    

6. Personal Protective Equipment
   A. What is required and available
   B. PPE’s importance and function
   C. First Aid kit
    

7. 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
    

8. 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
    

9. 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
    

10. Limbing, bucking, and topping (demonstration)
    Technique for releasing limbs and spring poles under pressure
     

11. Hands-on participation
    Participants will have the opportunity to practice demonstrated techniques
     

12. Question and answer period
    An Arborists’ Chainsaw Safety Training Guide and a certificate
    of participation will be distributed during the program.

This program takes approximately 8 hours to complete.