{"product_id":"chainsaw-safety-class","title":"Chainsaw Safety Class","description":"\u003ch1\u003eChainsaw Safety Class\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn to Safely Operate, Maintain \u0026amp; Steward Your Land\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$250 per participant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.5-hour hands-on class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited class size for a safe, personal learning experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are learning to care for your own property or want to be better prepared to help a neighbor after a fallen tree, this class focuses on building the \u003cstrong\u003eknowledge, awareness, and confidence to use a chainsaw safely and effectively.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a hands-on introduction to chainsaw safety and basic operation. We focus on understanding the equipment, recognizing hazards, practicing safe operating techniques, and learning basic maintenance.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet Your Teacher\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDavid Loats, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCTSP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Loats is passionate about \u003cstrong\u003esafety, responsible tree care, and helping trees thrive for generations\u003c\/strong\u003e. His goal is simple: to care for trees in a way that allows them to live \u003cstrong\u003e100 years and beyond\u003c\/strong\u003e, while helping people understand how to work safely around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid is an \u003cstrong\u003eISA Certified Arborist and Tree Climber\u003c\/strong\u003e with certifications \u003cstrong\u003eFL-10017A \/ FL-10017AT\u003c\/strong\u003e. His competitive tree-climbing experience has earned him a ranking of \u003cstrong\u003e3rd in the State of Florida and 24th in North America\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety is at the center of David's work. He is trained and certified in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Cross CPR \u0026amp; First Aid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF.A.S.T. — First Aid for Severe Trauma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorth American Rescue — Stop the Bleed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISA Certified Arborist \u0026amp; Tree Climber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Tree Safety Professional  (CTSP)- \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredential #071624\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid is also a \u003cstrong\u003eformer volunteer firefighter\u003c\/strong\u003e and is currently studying toward his \u003cstrong\u003eparamedic certification\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing an emergency-response mindset to his approach to tree work and safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough his teaching, David hopes to give people more than technical skills. He wants participants to develop the \u003cstrong\u003eawareness, respect, and confidence to make safe decisions\u003c\/strong\u003e when caring for trees and stewarding their land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The goal isn't just to take down a tree. It's to understand how to care for the trees we have so they can be here for generations to come.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClass Schedule\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 24, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e $250\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited to 5 participants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9:00 AM — Arrival \u0026amp; Check-In\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArrive, get settled, review safety requirements and prepare for the class.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass begins:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9:30 AM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass concludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12:30 AM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Fea Farms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Safety Basics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding chainsaw hazards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonal protective equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying your surroundings and potential hazards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe positioning and body mechanics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKickback awareness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e to operate a chainsaw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding your own limitations and when to call a professional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Operational Safety Basics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting familiar with your chainsaw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls and safety features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe starting procedures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper grip and stance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrying and transporting a chainsaw safely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking distance and communication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic operating principles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Chainsaw Operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper operating technique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic cutting principles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding tension and compression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking basic cuts safely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing changing conditions while cutting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to basic trimming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Chainsaw Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the major components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChain inspection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChain tension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBar and chain care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuel and lubrication basics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic troubleshooting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing when professional service is needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Basic Trimming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn the fundamentals of safely approaching and trimming appropriate small limbs and branches while understanding the limits of what should—and should not—be attempted with basic chainsaw training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBYOC — Bring Your Own Chainsaw\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBringing your own chainsaw is recommended.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning on the equipment you will actually use at home makes the experience more relevant and practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't have a chainsaw yet? \u003cstrong\u003eDemo chainsaws will be available\u003c\/strong\u003e for participants who need one during the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recommended chainsaw will also be available for purchase for those who want to invest in their own equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRequired Safety Equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChaps are required when operating a chainsaw on our property.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will have \u003cstrong\u003e2 sets of L and XL chainsaw chaps available\u003c\/strong\u003e for participants to use during the class. Availability is limited, so bringing or purchasing your own properly fitted PPE is strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease Bring PPE (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePersonal Protective Equipment):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety goggles or appropriate eye protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChainsaw chaps (we can provide)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHearing protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel- or composite-toe shoes\/boots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong pants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBug repellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppropriate work clothing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend purchasing at: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbsession.com\/safety.html\"\u003ehttps:\/\/arbsession.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCODE: LOATS10 for 10% OFF\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWaiver Required\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003esigned waiver is required\u003c\/strong\u003e to participate in the hands-on portions of this class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review the waiver prior to attending the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Walk Away With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou won't simply learn how to start a chainsaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll leave with a better understanding of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow your chainsaw works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary safety hazards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to prepare yourself and your equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe operating fundamentals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic trimming techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a job is beyond your skill level and should be left to a professional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Goal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild confidence without creating overconfidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChainsaws are powerful tools. 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