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PARKS ORIENTED BASIC CHIPPER OPERATIONS AND SAFE HANDLING AWARENESS
According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) between 1992 and 2002 a total of 31 occupational injury deaths were attributable to mobile brush chippers. Twenty one (68%) fatalities were the result of being caught or compressed by the chipper, and nine (29%) deaths were the result of being struck by the machine or a machine part. This one day program will help your employees understand how to work safely.
The course will cover:
· Safety Regulations and PPE
· Identify existing and potential hazards
· Routine checks and maintenance
· Recognizing and avoiding risks
· Safe operating techniques
· Pre-start Inspections
· Shut down procedures
Date: May 8, 2017
Time: 7:30 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Port Colborne Fire Station 3 Killaly Street West Port Colborne, ON L3K 2L5
Practical Site:
10440 Bessey Road, Port Colborne, ON L3K 5V4
Attendees are required to bring the following PPE:
Cost:
OPA Member: $242.95
Potential Member: $339.00
Lunch is NOT provided. Please bring a bagged lunch.
Register online, payment can be made via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association) or by calling the OPA office with a credit card for processing.