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Chainsaw Safety Awareness Training (One Day)

A chainsaw is a powerful and extremely useful piece of equipment, but can be very dangerous when not used properly. This workshop will introduce you to chainsaw safety and maintenance.

This course will cover:

  • Safety regulations and PPE
  • Identification and inspection of all chainsaw safety components
  • Manufacturer's recommended inspection and adjustment of a chainsaw
  • Starting and stopping techniques
  • Safe handling of a chainsaw
  • Woodlot assessment and hazards
  • Bucking and limbing


This course will consist of 1/2 a day of theory site specific and 1/2 a day of practical also site specific. 


This course is worth .5 credit towards your Parks Practitioner Designation.

Please note the following PPE is required to attend this course: 

  • CSA Approved Type 1 or Type 2 Class C or E helmet (in well maintained condition)
  • Hearing protection; ear muffs or ear plugs are acceptable, must be in well maintained condition
  • Gloves; leather or cloth, or composite in well maintained condition
  • Eye protection; CSA approved safety glasses
  • Safety boots (Green Patch Safety approved with ankle protection - minimum height of 7 eyelets)
  • Full leg chaps or chainsaw pants with UL label that is visible (3000 feet per minute (FPM) or greater)
Would you like to host this session? 
For this session we require an indoor classroom that can accommodate 10 people and has access to a projector and screen. We require an outdoor woodlot with trees and ask that 8-10 manageable logs which are 6-10 inches in diameter and 4-10 feet long be provided for the training to practice cutting techniques.

Here's what others say about this training: 

  • "I have taken 4 other Chainsaw courses (not OPA related) and not one of them went into this great of detail ~ I'm impressed!!"
  • "Very knowledgeable instructor, his experience was a great benefit"
  • "Would like to have another day to learn but there was a ton of knowledge taught in the 1 day session"
  • "Instructor was excellent, very hands on & interactive"
  • "Found the teachers knowledge, experience and teaching skills very understanding of the use of the chainsaw, safety maintenance and different ways to cut - a great teacher!"

Upcoming events

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For more information on hosting or attending, please send an email referencing the course title to training@ontarioparksassociation.ca
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