The operation of a chainsaw can be dangerous and cause severe or life-threatening injury. In order to help keep our volunteers safe, the Florida-Georgia District will be following the listed protocols at all camps and work sites.
General:
- Only those age 18 or older will be allowed to operate or work near a running chainsaw.
- To operate a chainsaw, you must have successfully completed the LCMS Disaster Response LERT Chainsaw Safety class, or its equivalent.
- Anyone operating, or working near a running chainsaw, must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which includes:
- Helmet – chainsaw or hardhat
- Hearing protection – earmuffs (attached to the helmet is ideal) or ear plugs
- Eye protection – safety glasses (marked with “Z87”)
- Leg protection – chainsaw chaps or pants
- Steel toed boots – plain-, composite-, or open toed shoes, or tennis shoes are not allowed
- Gloves – leather, with or without cut protection
Chainsaw training – The LCMS LERT Chainsaw Safety class may be available on an as-needed basis.
Equipment:
- If you have personal or team chainsaws, equipment, and/or PPE please bring it along.
- Electric chainsaws are generally not allowed; however, if you have an electric saw and wish to use it, please contact us.
- Bring any saw maintenance items (e.g., chains, bars, files, filters, etc.) you may need; we will not supply them.
- A limited amount of chainsaws, equipment, and PPE may be available (but don’t rely on it being there for you).
- Please make sure that all personal or team chainsaws, equipment, and PPE is marked so others know it belongs to you.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
