This course is designed to educate ground personnel in the very important role they play in overall job site safety and accident prevention. In addition to clean up, chipping of brush and cutting of firewood, they are responsible for assisting climbers or bucket operators in often very technical and serious rigging, removal and pruning operations. A strong focus on risk management, safe and ergonomic work practices is demonstrated and practiced in this course.
TOPICS COVERED
Integrated Risk Management & Emergency Readiness
P.P.E. (personal protective equipment), planning and emergency response
Aerial lift and climber self rescue assistance and readiness
Communications
Communication and understanding customer performer model
Voice command response, signals for backing up truck and chipper, crane signals
Chainsaw Safety and Operations
Ergonomics, safe handling and cutting procedures
Daily saw care and preventative maintenance
Ergonomics and Accident Preventative Work Practices