2019-Front Range Crosscut Saw Skills Training and Certification Workshop

Start Date-End Date: 06/22/2019-06/23/2019 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: Open to volunteers and employees from any organization! In this two-day training, you will learn crosscut saw techniques, procedures, and best practices for safely and effectively clearing trails in challenging situations. The course will also cover basic tool care and maintenance and include a mix of online course work, classroom learning, and hands-on field experience. Please note that certification is a recommendation that must be approved by each local agency or land manager where work with saws is being 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 a second certification session if we can't get everyone certified initially. REQUIREMENTS:Participants are required to participate in both days. Youmust have at least a basic first aid certification and be able to present your card for the crosscut certification or recommendation to be given. You will be required to complete a 3-4 hour online prep course before attending the workshop; access information will be provided within 2 weeks of the workshop date. You will also needheavy-duty, cut-resistant or leather, waterproof or water-repellent, 8-inch-high laced boots with nonskid soles for safety purposes. Campsites are availableand participants will need to provide their own lunch and dinner (breakfast is provided). Potable water will be available. Cost:$60.Refunds will be provided to those who cancel at least 7 days before the training date. About Outdoor Stewardship Institute (OSI) Originally created in collaboration with other organizations, OSI offers affordable, in-depth training courses for volunteers and employees from any organization to learn or improve their stewardship skills and prepare for a variety of leadership roles. Approximately 300 people each year receive OSI training in topics such as volunteer crew leadership; trail design, construction, and maintenance; ecological, habitat, and fire restoration; crosscut saw skills and more. OSI is a program of Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC), the state's oldest, largest, and leading outdoor stewardship nonprofit organization. For more information, visitwww.voc.org/osior call 303-715-1010. 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 OSI. 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: 16 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 0 Total Volunteer Days: 16 Total Unique Volunteers: 16 Total Volunteer Hours: 248 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: