A high-stakes safety and technical guidance skill for AI agents to manage chainsaw operations, felling, and storm cleanup.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install chainsaw-tree-work
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install chainsaw-tree-work using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Chainsaw & Tree Work Safety?
The Chainsaw & Tree Work Safety skill is a rigorous protocol designed to mitigate the extreme risks associated with power tool operation and forestry. It transforms an AI agent into a safety supervisor that enforces non-negotiable standards for protective gear and operational planning. By integrating this module from Openclaw Skills, users gain access to a technical knowledge base derived from OSHA, USDA Forest Service, and Game of Logging standards.
This skill is built on the philosophy that knowing when to call a professional is as important as knowing how to make a notch cut. It provides clear, uncompromising guidance on chainsaw selection, maintenance, and the physics of tree felling, ensuring that civilian users approach dangerous tasks with a zero-bravado mindset and professional-grade preparation.
Chainsaw & Tree Work Safety Use Cases
- Felling trees safely on residential property while accounting for lean and obstacles.
- Processing fallen logs into firewood using proper bucking and limbing techniques.
- Managing hazardous storm damage cleanup, including identifying high-tension limbs.
- Providing technical guidance for first-time chainsaw buyers on bar length and engine types.
- Identifying high-risk scenarios that require a certified arborist rather than DIY efforts.
How Chainsaw & Tree Work Safety Works
- The agent performs an initial site assessment to screen for professional-only hazards like power lines or structural leans.
- A mandatory PPE verification step ensures the user has chaps, a helmet, eye protection, and proper footwear before any technical advice is given.
- The agent guides the user through a pre-operational maintenance check, focusing on chain tension and bar oil levels.
- For felling tasks, the agent enforces a 5-step plan covering lean assessment, escape route clearance, and precise notch and back-cut execution.
- Post-felling, the agent provides instructions for processing the tree while identifying reactive forces and kickback zones.
Chainsaw & Tree Work Safety Setup
To deploy this skill, install it via your terminal using the following command:
npx clawhub install howtousehumans/chainsaw-tree-work
This skill requires the filesystem tool to be enabled for your agent to manage state and safety checklists effectively within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem.
Chainsaw & Tree Work Safety Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages a structured state to track safety compliance and task details. This ensures that the agent never skips critical safety steps.
| Data Category | Purpose |
|---|---|
| User Profile | Tracks experience level and the specific type of chainsaw (gas vs electric) being used. |
| Site Hazards | Flags proximity to power lines, structures, and trees over 18 inches in diameter. |
| PPE Status | Mandatory boolean checks for chaps, helmet, boots, and gloves. |
| Technical State | Monitors chain sharpness, tension, and fuel levels to prevent equipment failure. |
Chainsaw & Tree Work Safety Advanced Features
- Intelligent risk-assessment triggers that automatically escalate high-risk jobs to professional arborist referrals.
- Localization support for international safety standards including UK HSE, AU Safe Work, and EU ISO protocols.
- Reactive force analysis to help users identify potential spring-poles and pinched bars before they occur.
- Integrated emergency protocols providing regional-specific contact numbers for emergency services.
- Experience-based instruction leveling that adjusts guidance based on the user's historical felling count.
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