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Parks Oriented Chainsaw Safety - Two Day

  • 09 Apr 2018
  • 7:30 AM
  • 10 Apr 2018
  • 4:00 PM
  • East Gwillimbury Sports Complex - 1914B Mount Albert Road, Sharon, L0G 1V0
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TWO DAY PARKS ORIENTED CHAINSAW SAFETY AWARENESS



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

 

This two (2) day seminar helps satisfy these requirements.

 

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:

April 9 & 10, 2018


Time:

7:30am to 4:00pm


In-Class Location:

East Gwillimbury Sports Complex
1914 Mount Albert Road
Sharon, ON L0G 1V0

Outdoor Location: 
Anchor Park
88 Doane Road
Holland Landing 

See Map Click Here

Lunch is NOT provided at this location – please bring a 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) .

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