# EQ - Chainsaws!

**URL:** <https://community.nsfirehub.ca/t/eq-chainsaws/43>\
**Category:** Best Practices\
**Created:** [March 24, 2025, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.nsfirehub.ca/t/eq-chainsaws/43 "2025-03-24T23:39:10Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 24, 2025, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.nsfirehub.ca/t/eq-chainsaws/43/5 "2025-03-24T23:49:40Z")

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**Hazard Awareness:**

- Conducting hazard assessments before work begins is crucial.
  - Identifying potential hazards like wires, nails, and unstable trees is essential.
  - Planning escape routes in case of falling objects is necessary.
  - Being aware of power lines and maintaining safe distances is paramount.

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