(Includes OSHA Training) September 25 | 8am-5pm | At CCHE and Cook County Tree Felling Site Cost: $150 *Reduced Cost Code: 50% Scholarships scholarship50 Instructor: Nathan Stanford Limited to 12 students

This 1-day course provides confidence and safety, learning the chainsaws reactive forces, focusing on open face notching, including pre-planning the fell, bore cutting, as well as understanding the hinge strength. In-person Lecture Outside at CCHE Morning In-person Tree Feeling Site in Cook County, MN Afternoon. Included: Introduction OSHA Standard 1910.266 Regulation and requirements and how they pertain to your operation.

The importance and function of PPE Chain Saw Safety Features How to inspect the saw for damage Intro to Hands-on Sharpening Understanding the cutter and how it works Information Before Felling and Cutting Begins Reactive Forces and the Bore Cut The Face Notch & The Hinge Techniques for releasing limbs and spring poles under pressure. Question and answer session Certificates and wallet cards will be provided to students following the class.

Please Bring: Bag Lunch - We have a microwave and fridge if needed. If eating your lunch at CCHE we will encourage you to do so outside at a safe distance from others.

Face Mask Required for Entering the Building - Covid safety precautions - If your mask does not meet our expectations we will provide you a disposable mask.