GAA Chainsaw Safety Demonstration with David Breeden - March 14, 2023

David has a well rounded experience in our industry. He has worked with Husqvarna for 19 years serving in various roles including Safety and Applications Trainer for chainsaws. He currently serves as a Territory Manager. David is also the President of Georgia Tree Masters as well as Arbor Pro Consulting & Training providing Tree Risk Assessments, tree inspections and chainsaw safety training for tree care companies, municipalities, and beyond. He is an ISA Certified Arborist and TRAQ Qualified. He has been a generous supporter of the GAA for many years and has a wealth of knowledge to share with our industry.
In this session we will learn about:
Personal Protective Equipment
Chainsaw safety features, how they work, importance of inspection
General daily care and maintenance of a saw for safe practices
Parts of chain cutter, and functions of each
Proper starting procedure/clamp start/ground start
Ergonomics - reducing fatigue by utilizing saw as it is designed
Reactive forces of saw/bar/chain

[@Robliss]

Thank you!

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[@evanweeks8492]

DAVID!!!!

[@evanweeks8492]

Sometimes my chain break comes on and I don't feel myself hitting the brake. Now I know why. Inertia. Thanks David

[@ryanthomas4078]

@16:32 Is the 35-40k chainsaw injuries per year for the US or worldwide?

[@workflowprocesssolutions9611]

USA

[@evanweeks8492]

Is operator presence lever a safety feature

[@workflowprocesssolutions9611]

I will check with David Evan

[@workflowprocesssolutions9611]

From David - Yes it is, makes sure the throttle isn’t accidentally engaged without the operator’s hand on the handle.