Bill Girard teaches the Game of Logging Chainsaw Safety Curriculum, a hands-on training that focuses on introducing the participant to open face felling and the development of techniques to safely use it. Focus continues on maximizing chainsaw performance through basic maintenance, carburetor setting, and filing techniques. Limbing and bucking techniques are introduced, spring pole cutting is covered and the unique hazards inherent in storm damage settings.

Day One

Safety, safe exit routes, how to determine lean in tree prior to felling

Day Two Felling and practice assessing storm damage and ensuring safe procedures

Participants must have proper PPE to participate in class. Chainsaw chaps or pants, boots, hard hat, eye and ear protection, gloves optional. Recommend bringing a chainsaw from municipality