ISCO Occupation Group 8172.2 Crosscut Saw Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Crosscut Saw Operator: Crosscut saw operators use a manual crosscut saw. Crosscut sawing is used for 'felling' and 'bucking' trees, or taking off the limbs to obtain logs. Crosscut sawyers may also work with smaller crosscut saws in a workshop to make manual cuts.
Essential Skills
- Types Of Wood
- Wood Cuts
- Sharpen Edged Tools
- Sawing Techniques
- Handle Saw Securely
- Identify Hazards In The Workplace
- Quality Standards
- Keep Sawing Equipment In Good Condition
- Operate Crosscut Saw
- Logging
Optional Skills
- Manage Logs Transfer
- Clean Equipment
- Climb Trees
- First Aid
- Identify Trees To Fell
- Monitor Logging Operations
- Inspect Trees
- Select Tree Felling Methods
- Fell Trees
- Distinguish Types Of Saws
- Woodworking Tools
- Plan Logging Operations
- Types Of Crosscut Saws
- De-Limb Trees
Alternative Names
- Cross-Cut Saw Specialist
- Crosscut Saw Technician
- Crosscut Saw Specialist
- Crosscut Saw Worker
- Cross-Cut Saw Operator
- Cross-Cut Sawyer
- Crosscut Sawyer
- Cross-Cut Saw Technician
