Game of Logging level 1 cahinsaw safety

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Game of Logging level 1 cahinsaw safety

Time: October 10, 2015 from 7:30am to 5pm
Location: Catskill Forest Association office for registration
Street: 43469 State Highway 28
City/Town: Arkville
Website or Map: http://http//:catskillforest.…
Phone: 845-586-3054
Event Type: chainsaw, safety
Organized By: Michele Fucci
Latest Activity: Oct 1, 2015

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Game of Logging Level 1 7:30am-5pm

Level 1 focuses on varying aspects of chainsaw safety and techniques for properly felling trees. Participants are introduced to open face felling, personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and understanding hinge wood strength. Individuals will be responsible to provide their own chain saw, helmet, leather boots, chaps, safety glasses or face screen, ear muffs or plugs, and to dress for the weather. Participants should pack a lunch and water for the day. CFA members pay $135 & non CFA members pay $150. Pre-registration/pre-payment is required. Class is limited to 10 participants. For more information contact CFA @ (845) 586-3054 or e-mail: cfa@catskill.net

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