2014-CANCELLED: MTDC Chainsaw Training and Certification Workshop for Volunteers

Start Date-End Date: 05/16/2014-05/18/2014 Land Manager Office: Land Manager Contact: Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Get trained and certified in chainsaw use. Note: this is not a S-212 course, it is a MTDC certification course. Description: The focus of the training will be on sawing safety, basic bucking, limbing, and felling principles and techniques, overview of the tools of the trade, tool care and maintenance, hazard analysis and situational awareness, and did we mention safety (lots on sawing safety). This MTDC course will evaluate up to a "sawyer B" this is not the same as a "B faller".A "sawyer B" certification will include complex binds and bucking scenarios usuallyassociated with significant blowdown events, and limited falling.This certification allows sawyers to work without the supervision of an advanced sawyer but within the limits their owncertification.A certification will still need to be in the presence of a "sawyer B" or higher. All participants must have a valid basic first aid for the certification or recommendation to be given. Additional payment and discount information:VOC/OSI trainings are offered for a nominal fee to cover materials and cost of instructors. They are limited in size to ensure their effectiveness and often fill quickly. Registrations are not solidified until payment is received in full. Training cost: $375 - $100 (sliding fee scale). We are limited to 5 $100 discounted spots. Discounted rates will be honored on a first come first serve basis toVOC members or volunteers (volunteered 3+ times in the last 5 years): $100 Lodging and meals will be provided beginning 5/16-5/18. If you would like to utilize lodging on 5/15 an additional $30 fee will be required (meals will not be included on 5/18). Refund Policy: Refunds are only available to registrants who provide notice of cancellation at least seven days prior to the training. Latitude/Longitude: Additional Information: Required Equipment A recently tunedgas powered chainsaw (available to participants in extremely limited quantities). Heavy-duty, cut-resistant or leather, waterproof or water- repellent, 8-inch-high laced boots with nonskid soles. Long sleeves Pants (no fraying on the boot overlap) Hearing protection for 85 decibels or higher (provided by VOC) Leather gloves (available to participants in limited quantities) 6pt hard hat (available to participants in limited quantities) Eye protection (available to participants in limited quantities) Chain saw chaps with a 2-inch boot overlap (available to participants in limited quantities) Camping Available: Yes Physical Difficulty: High Altitude Project: Desired Number of Volunteers: 20 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: Total Youth Volunteers Attended: Total Volunteer Days: Total Unique Volunteers: Total Volunteer Hours: 0 Staff Hours: 0 Stipend Hours: 0 Project Summary: Successes and Challenges: Lessons Learned: Special Notes: Stewardship Education: Key Concerns or Comments from Staff or Volunteers: Description of Accidents/Incidents: Description of Work Completed: