Chainsaw Safety Awareness Training - One Day Program (08 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

The Ministry of Labor requires that all parks professionals who use a chainsaw on the job must be trained in the safe operation of a chainsaw. 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.

The course will cover:

Safety Regulations and PPE
Identification and inspection of all chainsaw safety components
Manufacturers recommended inspection and adjustment of a chainsaw
Starting and stopping techniques
Safe handling of a chainsaw
Woodlot assessment and hazards
Bucking and Limbing

**PLEASE NOTE**

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

CSA Approved Type 1 or 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 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)

DATE: October 8, 2026

TIME: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

LOCATION: 2375 Vandorf Rd Stouffville On L4A 2J7

COURSE COST : $302.00 for Members and $389.00 for Non-Members

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).

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

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Chainsaw Safety Awareness Training - One Day Program (08 Oct 2026)