This program is designed to cover the basics of safe, effective chainsaw use including:

• Required protective equipment for use in the forestry industry
• Parts of the chainsaw
• Saw maintenance and sharpening
• Effective tree-cutting techniques, including notching and cutting, limbing and bucking, with a strong emphasis on safety
• Forestry danger zones and hazardous trees
• Proper stance
• Operator fatigue

This content developer is recognized by the International Competency Assessment Board (I-CAB) for its expertise in this subject matter and is listed as a competency development resource for I-CAB assessment participants.

In this online chainsaw safety course, the following topics are covered:

• Safe chainsaw handling
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Required equipment
• The saw
• Felling trees
• Cutting techniques

Approximately 60 minutes

Knowledge testing is conducted throughout the course. Test questions are designed to reinforce the information presented and must be completed by each participant. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Each participant is allowed to repeat the course twice if the course pass mark has not been achieved.

Participants who successfully pass this course will be able to print and download an online certificate of completion.

The online certificate is valid for 3 years from the course completion date.