New Zealand Approved Code of Practice relating to chainsaw use/Resources

Demonstrate knowledge of duties assigned under the requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment Act

• Health and Safety in Employment Act

Demonstrate knowledge of the Rules for chainsaws contained in the Approved Code of Practice

• Arboriculture Code of Practice
• Watch or read the transcription for the videos that demonstrate the sharpening of a chainsaw. Help transcribe the audio into text according to the time code if it appears unfinished or incorrect.
• Correct method for carrying a chainsaw - A slide presentation
• Starting methods for a chainsaw - A slide presentation
• Video - tensioning a chainsaw chain - A blip.tv video
• Video - sharpennig a chainsaw - Blip.tv video

Demonstrate knowledge of personal protection and first aid requirements for chainsaw operators

• First aid for arboriculture
• Video - Personal protection - Blip.tv video

General resources

• Chainsaw safety features - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
• Photo of a man wearing safety gear chainsawing pine stumps
• Video - Chainsaw sprocket types
• Video - Chainsaw safety gear
• Video - Periodic maintenance of a chainsaw
• Video - Parts of a chainsaw
• Video - Chainsaw tools
• Video - Chainsaw depth guage
• Video - daily maintenance
• Video - Chainsaw bar
• Video - tension a chainsaw chain
• Video - Sharpen a chainsaw
• Video - The chain
• Video - Bar Dressing
• Video - Cutter Profiles

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