Safety class

[Cantrellc123]

My Son has just turned 16 years old. I’d like to find a location that teaches chainsaw safety in the middle Tennessee area. I’d like for us both to take a class like this. I’ve used a chainsaw 30+ years (self taught) but I’m sure this would be a good education for me as well.
Does anyone know of something like this?

 

[BushWackin]

This isn't an in person class, I couldn't find any in your area, but I find this video series very informative.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEF6CD38B0FC7CECB

I hope it helps.

 

[Deleted member 149229]

On YouTube also check out BC Fallers, there’s a whole series.

 

[BushWackin]

On YouTube also check out BC Fallers, there’s a whole series.

Glad to hear someone else likes these...BC Fallers is the link I posted above.

 

[Deleted member 149229]

Glad to hear someone else likes these...BC Fallers is the link I posted above.

Sorry, never clicked on your link. I happened to find them one day and just remembered BC Fallers. You’re correct, they’re good, they shoot some myths down.

 

[Philbert]

It's hard to find good chainsaw training, because many dealers and others, are worried about liability. They will sell you the saw, and some will show you how to start it, but that's it for most.

Sometimes, volunteer groups that do storm clean up, habitat restoration, or trail maintenance offer classes for their members.

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

This is a good reference:

http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/pubs/pdfpubs/pdf06672805/pdf06672805dpi300.pdf

Philbert

 

[Deleted member 149229]

Another one.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=330s&v=7FRKU4RmeD0

 

[Philbert]

Videos are never as good as hands-on training. But this STIHL video series is pretty good:

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGdgtWKJESVCGotQq5HUM3mQxmMMB1emw

Philbert

 

[Cantrellc123]

Thank you to all that responded. I’ll us this for the both of Us.

 

[Stihl 041S]

Have him do Maintenance on the Appilatian Trail.
To run a saw you have 2 days of instruction. About 10 hrs each.
Then if there is a blowdown they call
They even supply PPE

When I took it they were teaching stuff that was new from 3 years ago.
Not your typical Government course