Dear Industry Member,
Hope your season is going well.
Our records show you registered to attend a winter 2020 Chainsaw Training seminar.
A Chainsaw Training seminar is now scheduled for Mon-Tues Nov 16-17th at Allgreen Tree Services in Elmira.
If you’d like to attend please email me at (kmclean@landscapeontario.com) know later than Wednesday Sept 16th to reserve your spot.
Chainsaw Training Seminar
To promote the safety of landscape professionals using chainsaws, the MOL requires training on safe Chainsaw operation by a competent instructor. This two-day seminar satisfies that requirement.
Day 1 will cover:
*Safety
*Operation
*Maintenance
Day 2 will cover:
*Hands on
*Sharpening
*Cutting/bucking limbs/logs
NOTE: THE CONDITION OF THE CHAINSAW IS AN IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT FOR THIS TRAINING. FOR PARTICIPANTS TO EFFECTIVELY LEARN IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, THEIR CHAINSAW MUST BE IN SAFE OPERATIONAL ORDER. SAWS THAT DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS NOTED BELOW WILL NOT BE APPROVED FOR USE DURING THE SEMINAR.
-FUNCTIONING CHAIN BRAKE AND REAR TRIGGER INTERLOCK
-FRONT HANDLE AND REAR HANDLE MUST BE FREE OF STRUCTURAL CRACKS
-NO FUEL LEAKS PRESENT
-CHAIN CATCHER TAB/PIN IS PRESENT AND INTACT
Each participant will required to supply and bring:
*Chainsaw
*CSA approved work boots
*CSA approved hardhat in good condition
*CSA approved safety eye wear
*Chainsaw pants or chaps approved for use in Ontario
*Hearing protection (muff style or in-ear)
*Leather gloves, flat file, depth gauge tool, round file, file holder
*Chainsaw wrench (scrench)
*Fuel and chain oil in appropriate containers
Lunch not included
IMPORTANT COVID-19 MESSAGE
Instruction site features a large, outdoor open space that is adequate for social distancing. Masks required.
