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    Chainsaw Safety Presentation

    • March 14, 2023
    • 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
    • ZOOM

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    Bi-monthly Virtual Training:

    Chainsaw Safety Presentation

    Presented by:

    David Breeden


    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

    Location/Format: Virtual via ZOOM - upon registration via the GAA Website you will receive a confirmation and instructions to register your email via ZOOM.  Please be sure to complete this step to ensure you receive the log in instructions ahead of the event.

    Time: 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm

    Agenda:

    6:15 pm-6:30 pm: Introduction & settle in, Q&A rules, & CEU sign in instructions

    6:30 pm-7:30 pm: Training Session

    Cost: FREE to all GAA Members and Business Supporters.  $20 for non-members

    ISA CEUS: 1

    Questions?

    Please email us at info@georgiaarborist.org

    ***This training is recorded and will be sent by email to all registrants within a week of the event***

    Georgia Arborist Association


    Email:  info@georgiaarborist.org
    Phone:  (404) 913-1422
    Address:  GAA ~ P.O. Box 2516, Decatur GA 30031

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