Learn how to operate a chainsaw in this free online course that covers safety precautions and maintenance procedures. Chainsaws are one of the most effective tools used to cut and harvest trees. Using a chainsaw can be dangerous so it is crucial that you know how to maintain one and use it properly to avoid damaging the equipment or causing injury to yourself or others. This course explores the anatomy of a chainsaw machine and explains how to keep it in good shape through regular maintenance. We also cover the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
| Course Category | |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 3-4 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Distinguish between the various types of chainsaws • Summarise the procedures and steps involved in chainsaw inspection • Explain the steps and procedures involved in planning for chainsaw emergency • Recall the procedures for safe and effective tree felling • Discuss the best practices for solo and team chainsaw operations • Recognise the risks associated with chainsaw noise and vibration • Discuss the causes of chainsaw kickbacks and outline mitigation techniques used to prevent them • Identify the various tools used to maintain chainsaws • Outline various accident prevention approaches in chainsaw operations • Explain the concept of precision cutting using a chainsaw • Identify the precautions to be taken during limbing (the removal of branches) • Summarise the best practices for handling chainsaw emergencies |
| Course Code | 6065 |
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