2017-Front Range Crosscut Saw Skills Training and Certification Workshop

Start Date-End Date: 05/20/2017-05/21/2017 Land Manager Office: USFS - South Platte Ranger District Land Manager Contact: Ralph Bradt Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Learn basic sawing tasks, and how to identify common safety mistakes. Description: This 16-hour training course is designed to provide the technical knowledge and basic skills employees or volunteers need to use crosscut saws safely and effectively. In addition to covering crosscut techniques, procedures, and best practices, the course will also go over basic tool care and maintenance. Please Note: Certification will be a recommendation that must be approved by each local agency orland manager where work with saws is performed.We hope to get everyone evaluated and certified, but this will depend on the number of participants as well as the amount of qualified certifiers available to help. We may arrange for a second certification session if we can't get everyone certified initially.All participants must have completed a valid, basic first aid training for the certification or recommendation to be given. Camping and Meals: Limited camping will be available. Contact Dan Williams at 303-715-1010, ext. 117, if you want to camp. Participants are responsible for their own lunch and dinners. 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. Latitude/Longitude: Additional Information: Required equipment & PPE: Trainees are encouraged to bring their own Crosscut saw with removable handle if they have one available. Saws will also be provided as needed by USFS and VOC. 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) 6pt hard hat (available to participants in limited quantities) Eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are acceptable) Leather gloves Camping Available: Yes Physical Difficulty: High Altitude Project: Desired Number of Volunteers: 15 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 15 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 0 Total Volunteer Days: 15 Total Unique Volunteers: 15 Total Volunteer Hours: 240 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: