BCHO Sawyer Web page
Saw Certification Program Documents
- National Saw Policy Related Documents, Background and FAQ’s(Forest Service Link)
- BCHO Saw Program Rev 3
- FS Saw Operations Guide, July 14, 2016 – PDF
- PPE chart – Posted 4-9-17 – MS-Word or PDF
- JHA Chainsaw – Posted 4-9-17 – PDF
- JHA Crosscut Saw – Posted 4-9-17 – PDF
- Field Evaluation Form 2017 – MS-Word or PDF
- Saw Certification Reporting Form – MS-Word or PDF
- Saw Incident Report Form – MS-Word or PDF
- First Aid Kit contents per OSHA – Posted 4-9-17 – PDF
USFS Manuals and Other Information
- Chain Saw and Crosscut Training Course – Student’s Guidebook,
(Large File, best for quality printing) or (Smaller single file, fine for online viewing) - Chain Saw and Crosscut Training Course – Instructor’s Guidebook (Large File)
- Chain Saw and Crosscut Training Course (Smaller Files)
- Saws That Sing – A USFS Guide to Using Crosscut Saws – Full PDF Document (Large File) or (Smaller Files)
- An Ax to Grind – A Practical Ax Manual – Full PDF Document (Large File)
- An Ax to Grind – A Practical Ax Manual – (Smaller Files)
- FSH 6709.11 USFS Health and Safety Code Handbook,
(See 22.48 for Saw Operations)
Work Party Documents
- Tailgate Safety Briefing – Cover Sheet – MS Word or PDF
- Tailgate Safety Checklist – Work Party Leader – MS Word or PDF
- Tailgate Safety Briefing – Work Party Members – MS Word or PDF
Safety Information
- Pacific Crest Trail Hazard Tree Study – PDF
- Chainsaw Fuel Geyser Hazard – Posted 10-24-16
- Rapid Lesson Sharing Chainsaw Geyser Sprays/Ignites Sawyer – Posted 10-24-16 PDF
- An Incident Investigation Report for a fatal bucking accident – Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. – PDF & See a video of this accident.
Instruction Videos
- The Crosscut Sawyer Video, This 43 minute video is a companion to the Forest Service “Chain Saw and Crosscut Saw Training Course.”
- Handtools For Trail Work – Part 1 – USDA Forest Service 1999 – 26 minute video on – Crosscuts – Loppers – Digging Tools
- Handtools For Trail Work – Part 2 – USDA Forest Service 1999 – 25 minute video on Axes – Sledge Hammers – Handles and Sharpening
- The Sawyers – A 70 year old sawing training film, Shows good sawing techniques for the crosscut saw.
- The Axman – Vintage ax use training video. US Forest Service. Maybe late 1940’s
- How To Start A STIHL Chain Saw
- STIHL – Chain Saw Safety, Operation & Maintenance – 1 Hour
- Chain Saws – Part 1 – Spring Poles
- Chain Saws – Part 2 – Bucking: Top Bind
- Chain Saws – Part 3 – Bucking: Bottom Bind
- Chain Saws – Part 4 – Bucking: Blow Down
- Chain Saws – Part 5 – Bucking: Angle Cut
- Danger : Chain Saw Washington State Dept. of Labor and Industries 2008 – Video V1295
