The Department of Labour requires that all parks professionals who use chainsaws on the job be trained in their safe operation. This two-day seminar helps satisfy these requirements.

The course will cover:

• Safety regulations and PPE
• Identification and inspection of 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 than 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 (within 5 years old)
  
• Hearing protection (exceeds 85 decimals)
  
• Gloves (comfortable fitting leather or composite)
  
• Eye protection
  
• Safety boots (Green Patch Safety approved with a minimum height of 7 eyelets)
  
• Full leg chaps or Chainsaw Pants with UL label that is visible (3000 feet per minute (FPM) or greater)
• Masks to protect against the spread of COVID-19

In the past, OPA has supplied chainsaws. However, we now ask that you bring your own. If you do not own a chainsaw or have access to one, please email Abby at training@ontarioparksassociation.ca.

DATE: May 12 and 13, 2021
TIME: 6:30 AM-  2:30 PM
LOCATION: Coronation Yard ~ 711 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M5V 3T7 

COURSE COST
OPA Member: $475.00
OPA Potential Member:  $611.00

This training counts as 2 credits towards your Parks Practitioner Designation.

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