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e. Sharpen the blade, if necessary. f. Examine the elements. Notice the direction of the wind to determine how to cut the tree. Make sure you are standing in a dry area with no risk of slipping. g. Plan your move away from the tree.You will need at least 25 feet to avoid injury. h. Pull back long hair and remove hanging jewelry that could get caught on the equipment. i. Start the saw by placing it between your knees or resting it on the ground with the chain away from any obstacles. j. Position your body a safe distance away from the blades. k. Hold the tool with both hands—your right hand on the rear handle and trigger, and your left hand grasping the front handle bar. I. Remove your hand from the trigger between cuts. m. Turn off the engine before setting the saw on the ground. n. Be alert and wary of kickbacks. Kickback occurs when the guide bar hits an object and projects the saw back at the user — occurs when hitting a knot in the wood, operating the saw too slowly, twisting the saw, having a loose chain, or not using the proper grip. o. Only use a chain saw with an anti-kickback chain to prevent injuries. p. Refuel away from the work area after the saw has cooled for several minutes. Hurricane Emergency Management Plan This Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service Hurricane Emergency Management Plan is intended to establish policies, procedures and organizational structure for responding to storm emergencies that are of a magnitude that can cause a significant disruption of the functions of a project. This plan depicts the basic roles and responsibilities of Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service and personnel during emergency situations. The basic emergency procedures are designed to protect lives and property through effective use of existing resources. This plan outlines the preparation, response and recovery of Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service personnel and resources for emergency situations. This Hurricane Emergency Management Plan is consistent with established practices relating to coordination of emergency response actions. Nothing in this plan shall be constructed in a manner that limits the use of good judgment and common sense in matters not foreseen or covered by the elements of the plan. This Hurricane Emergency Management Plan is predicated on a realistic approach to the problems likely to be encountered during a major storm emergency. Hence, the following assumptions are made and should be used as general guidelines in such an event. 1. A storm may occur at any time of the day or night, weekend, or holiday. 2. The succession of events in an emergency is not predictable; therefore, published operational plans, such as this plan, should serve only as a guide and a checklist, and may require modification in order to meet the requirement of the emergency. 34