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511 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 9-15
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13-3. Personnel Required Training/Qualification.

General Power Tool Use

  • Personnel must familiarize themselves with the manufacturer's operating instructions before using any power tool.

Explosive-Actuated Tools

  • Only qualified operators, who have been trained and hold a valid operator's card, may use explosive-actuated tools.

Chainsaw Operations

  • Chainsaw operators must be trained according to the manufacturer's recommendations, including the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Operators must follow proper fueling, handling, and cutting procedures.
  • Operators must be trained to prevent and respond to kickbacks and binding.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

13-2. Only qualified operators, who have been trained and hold a valid operator's card, may use _____.

13-3. Personnel Required Qualification/Training.