[ChainPoint] Storm Debris Workshops...

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Hey ChainPoint's...

Storms are happening across the country at record rates it seems. Are you and your coworkers up on planning and techniques to handle all the clean-up work? Read this week's article on our Storm Debris Workshop below. Thanks to Heath, MA for the picture of tree damage. if it happens in Heath it can happen anywhere....

Laura wanted me to tell you we still have a few dates available for late spring and summer training workshops. Contact her personally at Laura at ForestApps.com 

Last newsletter I mentioned I was planning a 1000 mile motorcycle ride and complete it in less than 24 hours. Well, you are reading this update a 1000 miles later. I completed my initial Iron Butt Association SS1000 in 17 hours 37 minutes on April 19th. I rode my BMW R1200GS from Hiram, GA to Sarasota, FL and back, 1056 miles total. Thank you all for your messages and support of my Bucket List Fantasy that's now fact and in history around the world.

Have you checked out the videos at www.YouTube.com/ARDTIM ?  Let me know what you think... 

Do you own a eBook reader? The ForestApps eBook - The Complete Guide to Chainsaw Safety and Directional Felling is available from our website eStore and from Barnes and Noble online. Links are on our website at www.forestapps.com 

The Elvex sponsored workshop at White Plains, NY went exceptionally well!  We are excited that Elvex  is taking our chainsaw workshops to the next level.... Thank you Elvex! Check out their stylish Safety Equipment.... www.Elvex.com 

I have followed up with several organizations now using the pre-mixed bottled fuel from TruSouth Oil. TruFuel50 is available in your area at local outlets and from our eStore. If you don't know about the fuel visit the Articles/Info link on our website or send me a message direct timard at forestapps.com  Removes all ethanol fuel concerns across the country today.

Y'all have a Blessed Easter with family and friends! 

Good Sawing,

Tim Ard
timard at forestapps.com

(O) 770.222.2511

www.ForestApps.com
Twitter - @ForestApps
YouTube - ArdTim





Storm Debris Training

By Tim Ard, Forest Applications Training, Inc.

This article outlines a program that is going very well in our portfolio of training workshops. It is the ideal third level day to our hands-on chainsaw training. The workshop is formatted to follow our two-day workshop on felling because a thorough understanding of planning and the workings of the hinge must be in place to maximize the day in pressures and binds.

The workshop begins with a review of planning the worksite and then focuses on each individual cut made on the downed storm tree. Storm hazards, pressures and binds and then a variety of techniques are shown and explained. Ever used hinges to remove a tree that is wind thrown, hung or up against a cable or object? Are sharpening and adjustments of your chainsaw important? All is covered in this workshop.

The day is formatted with the hands on fieldwork accomplished in teams, which is important to most all storm work. Learn to communicate with others in your team and work the tree with minimum fatigue and avoiding workplace injury.

For more information or schedule a Storm Debris workshop contact or Forest Applications Training, Inc. office. Ph. 770-222-2511 or email info at forestapps.com Contact us today… storms happen daily.
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