Chainsaw safety for beginners

FOLLOWING on from the recent Heathcote Flood and Emergency Planning workshops, Heathcote Community House will hold a Safe Use and Maintenance of Chainsaws session on 14 June.

The workshop is one of the actions named in the Draft Community Emergency Plan.

“This workshop comes directly from feedback during our recent Waterways Workshops and emergency planning conversations,” said community house executive officer Vicki Forde.

“People told us they want practical skills to help them prepare for bushfire season, safely manage their properties, and cope during power outages or storm events.

“Chainsaw safety and confidence can make a real difference in both preparedness and recovery.

“In rural communities, practical skills and local knowledge are incredibly important.

“Workshops like this help strengthen community resilience while giving people the confidence to work more safely around their homes and properties.

“We thank the City of Greater Bendigo and Emergency Management Victoria for supplying the funding for both the workshop and the recent Waterways workshops.”

The workshop is suitable for ages 12 and above with adult supervision required for participants under 18.

It will cover when and where to collect firewood for domestic use on public land, personal protective equipment and techniques and tips for cross cutting felled logs.

Participants will learn about the parts of a chainsaw and how to maintain them and compare the differences between two-stroke and electric chainsaws.

Attendees are required to wear closed-toe shoes with steel-capped boots preferred.

Work gloves will be supplied as well as eye, head and hearing protection.

The cost for the workshop which runs from 10am to 1pm is $10 per person, and lunch and theory materials are included.

To book call the community house on 5433 2820.