February

During this four hour course you will gain an understanding of the correct procedures and safe working practices for using a chainsaw and manual log splitting at home.

Course Description

You will learn:

• personal protective equipment (PPE)
• safe use in the working environment
• hazard identification
• correct work positioning
• using correct fuel
• oil mixtures and chain lubrication
• maintenance of the saw
• sharpening of the chain
• starting and stopping procedures
• storing your machine when not in use
• log splitting with hand tools

You are welcome to bring your own saw if you need specific advice but use of them on site will not be permitted.

The instructor/student ratio is 1:8.

Free parking is available on Writtle campus: we'll issue a permit to you and ask that it's clearly displayed in your vehicle. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available; please bring any other refreshments.