Chainsaw: felling techniques (heavy trees)

Time for the heavy work!

WHAT DOES THIS ADVANCED FELLING TECHNIQUES TRAINING COVER?

After the cuts and basic felling techniques on small trees, it is time for the real heavy work.

In this advanced felling training, you safely fell medium to large trees with a diameter of more than 45 cm.

We start each assignment with an analysis of the work and risks (LMRA).

We don't shy away from any challenge! Dead or leaning trees also have to go.

• Safety and responsibilities of the chainsaw user
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Ergonomic working
• Getting the chainsaw ready for use
• Dangers during felling
  • Last Minute Risk Analysis (LMRA)
  • Emergency situation and escape route
• Practical exercises: felling techniques
• Felling cuts on dead wood, hollow or leaning trees
• Upright, leaning or hung-up trees with a diameter > 40 cm
• Using aids for felling
  • Setting out guide lines
  • Wedges, felling lever, hand winch
• Felling damaged and affected trees

NO WORDS, BUT ACTIONS!

• Theoretical introduction (30%) with plenty of practical exercises (70%)
• This standard chainsaw training is independent of the European ECS standards
• Both content and duration can be fully tailored to your organisation
• No exam
• Every participant receives a certificate of participation

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?

Any workstation where work equipment is used, where motor vehicles, cranes, overhead cranes, lifting devices of any kind, or machines that set dangerous installations or devices in motion are operated, or where service weapons are carried, is considered a safety function, insofar as the use of that work equipment, the operation of those machines and installations or the carrying of those weapons may endanger the safety and health of other workers of the company or of external companies. Workers who perform a safety function must hold a certificate of medical fitness. (Code, book I, title 4)