2014-Crosscut Saw Skills Training and Certification Workshop - 6/21/2014

Start Date-End Date: 06/21/2014-06/22/2014 Land Manager Office: USFS - South Platte Ranger District Land Manager Contact: Ralph Bradt Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Learn to complete basic sawing tasks and to recognize situations that are too difficult or dangerous to complete sawing activities. Description: The focus of the training will be on sawing safety, basic bucking and limbing, felling principles and techniques, an overview of the tools of the trade (crosscuts, axes, plumb-bobs, wedges, etc.), tool care and maintenance, hazard analysis and situational awareness, and did we mention safety? Certification will be a recommendation that must be approved by each local agency orland manager where work with saws will be performed. In Forest Service language, we will be focusing on training and certifying sawyers at the "A" and "B" Sawyer level for bucking, and limbing activities. Felling techniques will be covered in the classroom session, but because the emphasis is on clearing trails, felling with a crosscut will be limited.Those that demonstrate the ability to safely and confidently handle intermediate sawing situations utilizing approved Forest Service procedures may be certified at the "B Sawyer" level. We will cover just what "A Sawyer" and "B Sawyer" levels are at the training. We hope to get everyone evaluated and certified, but this will depend on the number of participants and the number of qualified certifiers available to help. We may have to arrange a second certification session if we can't get everyone certified Sunday. All participants must have a valid basic first aid for the certification or recommendation to be given. Camping will be available beginning the afternoon of 6/20 through the evening of 6/22. Participants are responsible for their own lunch and dinners throughout the training. There will be potable water available throughout the training. Additional payment and discount information:VOC/OSI trainings are offered for a nominal fee to cover materials and cost of instructors. The trainings are limited in size to ensure their effectiveness and often fill quickly. All online registrants will be charged the full $60 fee.Registrationsare not solidified until payment is received in full. The training cost is $35.For one of the discounted rates below, please contact Matt at the VOC office: 303-715-1010 or matt@voc.org. To receive one of the discount rates, you cannot register online. USFS employee or volunteer (volunteered 3+ times in the last 5 years): $15 VOC member or volunteer (volunteered 3+ times in the last 5 years): $15 Latitude/Longitude: Additional Information: Required equipment & PPE: Crosscut saw with removable handle (extra saws 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) 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) Camping Available: Yes Physical Difficulty: High Altitude Project: Desired Number of Volunteers: 12 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 4 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 0 Total Volunteer Days: 4 Total Unique Volunteers: 4 Total Volunteer Hours: 64 Staff Hours: 25 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: