This is a new course designed for chainsaw operators who have to deal with damaged trees, for example road side trees which have uprooted or become dangerous.

Course Objectives:
H&S requirements, including current legislation, PPE,safe operation, and Risk Assessments.

Restrain a root plate of a damaged tree with a hand winch and sever the root plate.

Dismantle branches from a damaged tree.

Felling leaning or part uprooted trees.

Felling tree with significantly broken crown using winch or pull rope.