Personal Protective Equipment (Required to work in the National Forests)
(Health and Safety Code Handbook chapter 70, section 72)
Items that must be included in the JHA:
(Chain Saw Operations) (Crosscut Saw Operations)
• Forest Service-approved hardhat • Forest Service-approved hardhat
• Eye protection • Eye protection
• Appropriate gloves • Appropriate gloves
• Heavy-duty, cut-resistant Boots • Heavy-duty, cut-resistant Boots
• Hearing protection • (Not required)
• Long-sleeved shirt • (Optional)
• Chain saw chaps • (Optional)
Chain Saw & Crosscut Training Student’s Guidebook (PDF)
Chain Saw use and Maintenance (PDF)
Chain Saw Tasks and Techniques (PDF)
Cross Cut
Crosscut Saw Tasks and Techniques (PDF)