Tuesday, September 17, 2013

New Website for Certified Chainsaw Operator Course

If you want to take the Certified Chainsaw Operator Course, please see:

Certified Chainsaw Operator Course

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Chainsaw Safety Course Advertisement

Chainsaw Safety Course
Typical Format
Two hour sessions each.
Offered at 08:00, 10:30 a.m.,13:00 and 15:30 p.m.

Certified Instructor with Workplace Safety North
Course Description:
The course content can be applied towards a PCO (Professional Chainsaw Operator) Certification approved by Workplace Safety North. Note that it does not qualify for Certification at this point since additional in-the-field sessions are required.
Handling, Chainsaw safety features, Maintenance and Sharpening.
Fee is $25.00 for each non OWA Member or FREE for OWA Members.
Up to two free admissions per OWA membership.
MUST REGISTER
For details check 
http://www.lov-owa.ca/category/chainsawcourse/

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Instructions in Preparation for the Next Chainsaw Safety Course

  1. Please be there 15 minutes early so that we can get started right away.
  2. It is voluntary but I encourage you to bring your saw, especially if you would like to get some pointers on your own sharpening technique.
  3. Similarly it is a good idea to bring your sharpening equipment.
  4. Also bring your safety gear.
  5. I have asked a local chainsaw dealer and serviceman to demonstrate his equipment for display and for sale.

Saturday, February 16, 2013

FAQ: Question about Chainsaw certification

Q: How do I get a chainsaw certificate, what does it entail, how much is it and can I do this through you?

Answer:
All certified courses are approved by Workplace Safety North.
See website: http://www.healthandsafetyontario.ca/WSN/Home.aspx

For their fee schedule for courses, for example for 2012 see:
http://www.healthandsafetyontario.ca/HSO/media/WSN/Resources/Downloads/WSN_Pricing_List_Jan_2012.pdf

From time to time, the Lower Ottawa Valley Chapter of the Ontario Woodlot Association also puts on a certified course but it is available to its members only. 


You can join the Association to qualify for the certified course.