Chainsaw - Awareness Training

Chainsaw Awareness Training

Supplement to the OFSWA Leaders Guide

Sharpening and Maintenance 15:05  wsn video

Safe Handling 14:58  wsn video

Notching and Backcutting 14:05   wsn video

Felling Problem Trees 3:56  wsn video

Dealing with chicots 2:03 wsn video

Silent Threat 17:18  wsn video

Kickback 13:42  wsn video

Husqvarna Intro - Safety - Getting Started - Felling - Limbing - Maintenance 27:00 watch

Workplace Safety North  open page

New York State  Logging Safety : A Field Guide
Section One : Logging Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Section Two : Chain Saw Safety
Section Three : Manual Felling
Section Four : Limbing and Bucking

Accident videos - do not watch if you are squeamish  - some are graphic
Man gets blade stuck in neck 1:03 youtube
Chainsaw kick back  lucky buddy 0:23 youtube
Buddy hits friends leg with saw 0:19  dailymotion
Lumberjack runs away as tree splits during cut 1:31 dailymotion