Wolf, Jerry ; Whitlock, Chuck . 2006. Chain Saw and Crosscut Saw Training Course: Instructor's Guidebook. 0667 2804. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Technology and Development Program. 106 p.

Includes materials for instructors teaching a 16- to 32-hour course for basic to intermediate chain saw and crosscut saw users. The course is designed to provide the technical knowledge and skills employees or volunteers need to use these tools safely. A companion student's guidebook (0667–2805–MTDC) and the instructor's guidebook both include sections on: course information and safety requirements, glossary, sample job hazard analysis, additional information for sawyers, chain saw use and maintenance, chain saw tasks and techniques, crosscut saw tasks and techniques, and a chapter explaining the field proficiency test. The instructor's guidebook also includes special notes for the instructor.

Keywords: class activities, instruction, safety, safety at work, teaching materials, traditional skill, traditional tool

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