Tree Care Safety Briefing How to Avoid Chainsaw Kickback

Hi, guys! It’s Gene Basler here/ Thank you for tuning in. Today’s safety topic is Avoiding Chainsaw Kickback. First we’re going to go over what kickback is, second we’re going to look at the part of the chainsaw where kickback primarily occurs third we’re going to look at a video or two–don’t worry! there won’t be any blood fourth we’re going to discuss eight quick tips to avoid kickback fifth and lastly we’re going to do a quick recap I’ll be entering the bullet points in the description below for handy reference I would like for you to do six quick things for me first put your name or your nickname in the comments section so that I have documentation that you completed this safety briefing second please give me a thumbs up third please subscribe fourth click the notifications bell so that you know when your next documentable safety briefing is available fifth share this video with your crew mates and, well, with everyone you know in the green industry last but not least please leave a comment or a question what did I forget? What did I get wrong? What did I get right? Have you ever experienced chainsaw kickback? Tell us about it! Do you have a safety topic you would like for me to cover? Do you want to collaborate with me on a safety video? Okay now let’s get to it What’s the required PPE for chainsaw use? hardhat eye protection ear protection and chainsaw chaps okay what is kickback kickback is the sudden upward or backward motion of a chainsaw guide bar it’s really a rapid transfer of energy endangering the chainsaw operator kickback usually occurs when the upper tip of the bar contacts an object usually wood that’s this part right here let’s call this upper quadrant of the tip of the guide bar the kickback zone here’s a video from DavidN23skidoo this is Joe Glenn demonstrating chainsaw kickback okay did you hear that click? That’s the break kicking in at the moment the saw suddenly jumps. I believe that’s called an inertia break. Pretty cool huh? well it’s actually nothing new. But wait! Are you really gonna rely on that to work every time? No! you’re gonna position your hand so that your top hand your non trigger hand is going to engage the break in the event the saw suddenly jumps back at you.

You know? And of course you’re going to 02:32 - avoid contacting anything with the top of the tip. Now, watch this guy! this is from Workplace Safety North. it’s a video that’s been on the internet for about seven or eight years see how suddenly that saw can jump? OK, so, how are we going to avoid kickback? tip number one always be aware of the location of your bar tip at all times just as when you’re using a kitchen knife you maintain awareness of the knife’s tip just as when you’re using a firearm you maintain awareness of the end of the barrel! Always maintain awareness of the top of the bar tip the kickback zone number two keep a solid footing and don’t over reach when cutting number three run the saw at full throttle during the entire cut from the start of the cut through to the finish number four avoid plunge cutting or bore cutting unless you’ve been trained in the technique number five keep a solid grip with your left hand and keep your left elbow locked solid grip left elbow lock right number seven always inspect the chainsaw brake before use and number eight keep the chainsaw in good working condition okay let’s recap in Spanish: El “contragolpe” occuree cuando la barra de repente brinca atras, a la cabeza. El contragolpe generalmente occurre cuando la punta de la barra hace contacto con un objeto. 1. Preste atencion a la ubicacion de la punta de la barra en todo momento. 2. Mantenga una base solida y no se extralimite.

04:16 - Corre el serrucho a alta velocidad mientras esta cortando. 4. Evite perforar la madera–a menos que haya sido entranado. 5. Mantenga un agarre solido con la mano izquierda. 6. No pellizque la barra adentro de la madera. 7. Siempre inspeccione el freno antes de use el serrucho. 8. Y por supuesto, mantenga su serrucho en las mejores condiciones de funcionamiento! That’s all! Thanks for watching. And please make sure you suggest the next safety topic. Again, I’m Gene Basler. Stay safe, and stay healthy! .