Chainsaw Accidents Drive Germany to Enforce Uniform Training Rules
Published on 06/17/2026 at 09:53 | Redaktion boerse-global.de
Operating a motorized chainsaw remains one of the most hazardous jobs in forestry and landscaping. To cut the injury rate, the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) has issued binding training standards under its information sheet 214-059. At the heart of the new rules lies Module A, which every worker must complete before being allowed to handle a chainsaw professionally.
The curriculum covers maintenance, care, and cutting techniques. A key practical exercise is felling light timber — trees with a diameter at breast height of up to 20 centimeters. The goal is to ensure safe, routine use on job sites. The mandatory training applies across sectors, from construction to landscape maintenance.
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Course Dates in Saxony-Anhalt
The training provider Bau Bildung Sachsen-Anhalt has scheduled two-day basic courses for autumn 2026. They will run on:
- October 8–9 in Holleben
- October 12–13 in Magdeburg
Each course costs 385 euros, and participants must be at least 18 years old. The sessions target professionals in the building trade and landscape management.
Broader Industry Context
Workplace safety is gaining attention alongside other developments in German agriculture. Mid-June brings the DLG Field Days in Bernburg, featuring a dedicated Education Day on June 18. That event focuses on digitalization in crop farming, drones and sensors. Still, demand for classic safety courses like chainsaw training shows that both high-tech innovation and fundamental protective skills remain essential.
Trade associations such as the Central Horticultural Association are pushing for less red tape. Yet mandatory safety checks and proof of qualification remain non-negotiable. The push toward compulsory competence verification continues — and is mirrored in related fields such as property management.
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