COURSE CONTENT
- Introduction
- Risk Assessment and Legislation
- Working with Knots and Rope
- Access tree and movement around tree
- Work positioning techniques whilst operating Chainsaw
- Practice appropriate cutting techniques
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
- Protective Equipment:
- Chainsaw/climbing boots (HSE Recommended to BS EN 12492)
- Chainsaw gloves (optional)
- Whistle
- Chainsaw helmet, visor, ear protection and chin strap (HSE Recommended mountaineering style helmet complying with BS EN 12492)
- Chainsaw trousers – Type C all round leg protection
- Personal First Aid Kit (with whistle & knife with retractable blade)
- A waterproof coat and over-trousers (course will continue even in rain)
- Chainsaw & Climbing Equipment:
- Personal First Aid Kit (with whistle & knife with retractable blade)
- A waterproof coat and over-trousers (course will continue even in rain).
- Serviceable chainsaw (recommended 14 inch guide bar)
- Chainsaw toolkit including chain oil
- Fuel
- A top handled saw may be brought also if one is available providing it complies with current safety standards
- Your own climbing and rigging equipment which must be LOLER compliant
please bring LOLER Certificate with you to training and assessment
- Tree climbing harness, two climbing lines (30m+), adjustable lanyard, 6 karabiners (triple action, self-locking), 4 prussik loops or friction cord, spikes
PRE-REQUISITES: Candidates must be physically fit & age over 16 years and achieved units 201, 202 and 203
