OPA requires Chainsaw Card Holders to refresh their knowledge of safe saw techniques every 3 years. This 1 day refresher seminar helps satisfy these requirements.

The course will cover:

• PPE & Legislative Requirements 

• Chainsaw Maintenance & Sharpening Techniques 

• Safe Chainsaw Starting & Handling Practices 

• Field Practices (Felling [Notching & Back Cutting], Bucking Techniques & Tools)

**PLEASE NOTE**

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

We also ask that participants wear masks and bring their own chainsaws to this training to protect against COVID-19. If you do not own a chainsaw or have access to one, please email Abby at training@ontarioparksassociation.ca.

• 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 (3, 000 feet per minute (FPM) or greater)
• Masks will be required at this event to protect against the spread of COVID-19
• Hand and equipment sanitizer will be provided

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Two Day Chainsaw Safety Training course.

DATE: Wednesday, November 4 , 2021

TIME: 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM

LOCATION: Earl Bales Park - 4169 Bathurst St, North York, ON M3H 3P7

COURSE COST

OPA Member: $290.00

OPA Potential Member: $374.00

This course counts as 1 credit towards your Parks Practitioner Designation.

Please note that lunch will not be provided at this training. We encourage you to bring a bagged lunch and reusable water bottle with you for the day.

Register above online. An invoice will be sent to you within 24hrs of registering. Payment can be made online through the invoice you will receive or via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association).

Click here to read our registration policies.

Thank you and we hope to see you there!