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Program Description

Infrastructure Health & Safety Association

This program is offered for those workers who use power chainsaws for general ground use. The program is designed to help workers ensure safe and proficient operating practices. Participants are required to bring their own CSA approved head, eye/face shield and foot protection, chainsaw/leather work gloves, ear protection and leg protection/chaps. The participant will not be permitted to participate in the course if they do not bring the noted personal protective equipment and tools.

 

Program Content

  • Field practice (an evaluated demonstration of chainsaw operation skills)
  • Protection of self and others
  • Working in a safe environment
  • Job planning
  • Maintenance and operation of a chainsaw
  • Interpretation of relevant regulations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
 
Participants must provide their own PPE and chainsaw for the hands-on portion of the training. A list of required PPE is provided with the registration confirmation.
 
To receive a program certificate, the participant must achieve 75% on the written evaluation and satisfy the requirements of the hands-on maintenance and operation portions of the program.
 

Who Should Attend?

Personnel who use a chainsaw (including supervisors).

NOTE

Delivery of this program at your facility will require a suitable space to complete the practical portion of the program as well as the required equipment. Please check with your IHSA Consultant/Trainer for specific requirements.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Program
Details
Price Per Participant at
IHSA Facility
Total Course Price at
Your Facility
Program Duration
1 Day
Member Fee
$169.00
Member Fee
$1,210.00
Max Participants
8
Non-member Fee
$338.00
Non-member Fee
$2,420.00
 

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Session Details


From: Jan 20, 2021 - To: Jul 13, 2021
City: Any
Region: Any

ihsa_EventNumberCourseNameDateCityLocation 
E76810Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance1/20/2021 8:00:00 AMMississaugaCHSI-Centre for Health and Safety Innovation Course is full
E77793Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance2/18/2021 8:00:00 AMMississaugaCHSI-Centre for Health and Safety Innovation Register
E77778Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance3/24/2021 8:00:00 AMMississaugaCHSI-Centre for Health and Safety Innovation Register
E72604Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance4/13/2021 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E77795Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance4/21/2021 8:00:00 AMMississaugaSkills Development Centre Register
E77803Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance4/26/2021 8:00:00 AMMississaugaSkills Development Centre Register
E78493Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance4/26/2021 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA - Training Centre-Sudbury Register
E77783Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance5/27/2021 8:00:00 AMMississaugaCHSI-Centre for Health and Safety Innovation Register
E77797Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance6/23/2021 8:00:00 AMMississaugaCHSI-Centre for Health and Safety Innovation Register
E78496Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance7/13/2021 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA - Training Centre-Sudbury Register

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