OCFA Chainsaw Familiarization Practice Test 2026 - Free Chainsaw Handling Practice Questions and Study Guide

Keeping the bar pointed away from people is the safest way to carry a chainsaw through a work area. This orientation reduces the risk of the bar or chain striking someone if you stumble and helps you keep the bar clear of bystanders as you move. It also aids control, since you’re not presenting the sharp end toward others or into their space. Pointing the bar toward people creates a direct hazard; tucking the bar under your arm makes it hard to maneuver and maintain balance; letting the bar drag on the ground can snag on obstacles, cause damage to the bar or chain, and increase trip hazards.