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Parks Oriented Chainsaw Safety - Two Day

Start
26 Jun 2017
8:30 AM
End
27 Jun 2017
4:30 PM
Location
Beaver Valley Ski Club - 100 Pioneer Dr, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0
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Registration

Communities in Bloom – $452.00
Available to those taking part in Communities in Bloom.
Municipal Information Network – $500.00
Special discount for Municipal Information Network subscribers
OPA Member – $452.00
Available to current OPA Members only.
Potential OPA Member – $582.00
Consider joining OPA to receive member benefits.

PARKS ORIENTED CHAINSAW SAFETY AWARENESS TRAINING

The Department of Labour requires that all Parks Professionals who use chainsaws on the job be trained in their safe operation.

This two day workshop will help satisfy these requirements by teaching you safe chainsaw maintenance and operating techniques.

The course will cover:

Safety Regulations and PPE
Identify and inspect all chainsaw safety components
Inspection and adjustment of a chainsaw
Starting and stopping techniques
Safe handling of a chainsaw
Woodlot assessment and hazards
Felling techniques for trees greater then 5" dbh
Bucking and Limbing
Pole saw and cutting attachments
Competence test

**PLEASE NOTE**

PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE PROPER PPE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COURSE

Class E Type 2 helmet, hearing protection, gloves, eye protection, safety boots, full leg chaps or ballistic pants.

Date:

June 26 & 27, 2017

Time:

8:30am to 4:30pm

Location:

Beaver Valley Ski Club (Main Clubhouse)
100 Pioneer Drive
Markdale, ON N0C 1H0

Lunch is NOT provided at this location – please bring a bagged lunch both days.

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. (905-864-6182, ext. 6710) .