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:

• Class E Type 2 helmet or CSA Approved
  
• Hearing protection 
  
• Gloves with narrow cuffs (so branches don't snag them)
  
• Eye protection
  
• Safety shoes, 
  
• Full leg chaps or ballistic pants (recommended but not required) 
  

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.