Winter Storms
Ice and snowstorms are rampant across the US this winter already. Especially the Southeastern States are experiencing more frequency than normal. Please make sure you sharpen your chain and wear your PPE when you pick up a saw. Take a few moments to plan each cut before you start and take your time, not to get too fatigued. Check out a recent Blog article at www.forestapps.blogspot.com called  - Twisted….

Florida
We will be training again with the Florida Water Management District near Tampa and then be part of an open house and demonstration at Amsler’s in Brooksville, FL on Saturday January 15th. This is about the 15th year of being associated with Amsler’s Open House. Thank you Tim, Charlene, Theresa and Tammy for letting us take part! Looking forward to seeing all our old and hopefully some new friends….

TOH
Did you see the latest episode of Ask This Old House on Chain Sharpening and Safety? It came out really well and will be airing across the U.S. on all markets. It began on December 31 and will run and run throughout the year. Search your local TV listings for This Old House Hour or Ask This Old House. The episode number is 913. Tim Ard and Roger Cook host the segment. If you have seen the show let us know… place TOH in the subject and send to info@forestapps.com

The products shown on the TOH segment are the Elvex® Tectra Helmet as part of the ProGuard System and the Prolar material Saw Chaps. You can find our more at www.Elvex.com .  The sharpening device kit is from Oregon® Cutting Systems and is called the PowerSharp®. You can find more on it at www.powersharp.com  and our ForestApps website.

Winter Schedule
We still have training dates open in February. If you are considering a chain saw safety program for this year it would be a great time to start before schedules fill up. Contact Laura@forestapps.com for more information.

Article of the Week…
The article this week is on Leg Protection, “Chain Saw Chaps” written by Fred Ravetto, Elvex® International Sales Manager, for the ISHN magazine last May. The article is full of great information in to consider on the latest regulations and product updates.   Elvex® product links are found at our website and eStore. 

2011 Shows - Question for you all.... we are looking to attend several industry and or equipment shows in 2011. What shows do you attend? What would be the best event(s) to attend to discuss chainsaw applications, PPE and safety with attendees? Let me know and I hope to see you there... Send Show suggestions to timard@forestapps.com .

Calendar- The new listing of events will be going up on our website calendar in the next few days. It's going to be a busy year of training travel and we are looking forward to seeing you at an event close to your place... Click Events from our website homepage.

Consultation - Consultative services for design of training programs for your outdoor power equipment operators, the best way to train their employees in power equipment operations (chainsaw, Brushcutters and Zero Turn Mowers), safety and applications. Just so you know Forest Applications Training has worked with several companies and organizations over the years, setting up training systems to maximize their effectiveness in reaching and educating their associates. Tim's experience in "getting results" in training adults in the workplace is second to none. Let us discuss with you the possibilities for your training systems. Contact Laura@ForestApps.com to discuss setting up our Consultative Training Services.

ForestApps eBook - Many of you are probably picking up an eBook reader from under the tree this year. Make sure to fill your library with a version of the "The Complete Guide to Chainsaw Safety and Directional Felling". Its available from Barnes and Noble and our website eStore for download. See the links on our homepage....

eStore - If you need TruFuel, sharpening tools or PPE items for yourself, crews or upcoming training, visit our endorsed products links and our eStore. Thank you for your patronage! eStore

Good Sawing!

Tim

Available at your local dealer or at the ForestApps eStore!

Ask This Old House with Tim

Airing Now across the Nation. Check your local TV listings... Episode 913

This Week's Article... Just Click

Chain Saw Chaps - Earn Immediate Payback!

View it in the ISHN Magazine Page 48

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