Chainsaw Safety Training
If your team fells, bucks, or trims, they need solid, hands-on practice and clear rules. Our chainsaw safety training in Ottawa, ON, builds practical skill, risk awareness, and safe habits that hold up under pressure. Participants leave with repeatable steps for starting, cutting, binding, and emergency response so that supervisors can trust the work and workers can trust their plan.
Who this course is best for:
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Our instructors draw on decades of experience in construction and safety management, with training programs delivered across Ontario and Quebec.
Choose on-site training at your yard or a nearby training location in Ottawa. Classroom time sets the foundation, then field exercises lock in the technique. This chainsaw safety training course in Ottawa, ON, emphasizes supervised cutting repetitions and scenario practice that mirrors real job conditions.
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For remote teams and individual upskilling, our online chainsaw safety training course in Ottawa, ON, covers foundational theory before a local, scheduled practical. You can also upskill with a chainsaw safety online course Ottawa, ON, with an option to refresh hazards and procedures between seasons.
Proper PPE use and limits, spotting hazards, understanding weather and terrain impacts, avoiding line-of-fire zones, applying the two-tree safety rule, keeping workers and bystanders separated, and using signs and spotters effectively.
Identifying saw components and controls, recognizing different chains, keeping the bar in good condition, setting correct chain tension, handling fuel safely, performing pre-start inspections, and managing basic field fixes throughout the day.
Using balanced stances, secure hand placement, and smooth throttle use, knowing kickback danger areas, practicing bore cutting, forming reliable hinges, following safe felling steps, applying proper limbing technique, bucking confidently on slopes, releasing binds safely, and preventing saw pinches.
Managing brush around the work zone, assessing ground stability, staying aware of utilities, considering wildlife impacts, responding to spills, and reducing spark-related risks.
Recognizing when to stop work, following first-aid priorities, controlling heavy bleeding, coordinating rescue communication, and completing clear incident reports.
We also provide a structured pathway for a chainsaw safety online training course and certification in Ottawa, ON, when employers require documented learning plus verified hands-on competency.
We align training records to your internal policies and provincial requirements. Supervisors receive digital attendance, skills checklists, and refresher intervals to keep files current. Need help with onboarding flows or toolbox talks after training? We share templates and short safety briefs you can use immediately.
Founded in 2001 and incorporated in 2017, Can Am Workplace Training serves employers across Ontario and Quebec with both in-person and online safety education.
Ready to schedule chainsaw safety training in Ottawa, ON, for your crew or book a seat for yourself? Contact us for dates and group pricing.
Plan for a half-day classroom segment and a focused field segment with structured cutting practice. Breaks are set to manage fatigue and maintain attention.
Bring CSA-approved chainsaw chaps, eye and hearing protection, gloves, and safety boots. If you lack gear, tell us in advance so we can arrange suitable options.
Yes. Participants who meet the performance standard receive a completion record suitable for employer files and client requests, along with a skills checklist.
We can supply equipment for training. Many crews prefer using their own saws, so the techniques match actual tools and bar lengths used on regular shifts.
Both. New operators build safe habits from day one. Experienced operators refresh their technique, reduce risky shortcuts, and address site-specific challenges.
Yes. We schedule refreshers at intervals you set. Options include a short classroom review, targeted field drills, or online modules to reinforce critical procedures.