Chainsaw Safety

Course Requirement :

  1. Bring your chainsaw if you have one.
  2. CSA certified safety boots and eye protection.
  3. Be dressed for outdoor hands-on training.


Chainsaws are considered by many as the most dangerous tool on the worksite. More than one third of the injuries caused by chainsaws were to knees and legs. LaborTek Safety Training has built a course to teach workers about the dangers of misusing chainsaws and the appropriate use of the tool in various locations.

Learning objectives :

  1. Understand the responsibilities of employers and workers.
  2. Apply the legislation to case studies.
  3. Identify the right personal protective equipment to wear when using a chainsaw.
  4. Become conscious of all chainsaw hazards before they occur.
  5. Perform basic chain sharpening and maintenance.

Register for an upcoming session

Date Event Time Availability
March20, 2012 Chainsaw Safety [Register] 8:00am Registrations are available