This training gives you a CNESST competency card: Health and Safety – Manual felling (234-361) issued by the joint prevention committee of the forestry sector.
MANDATORY equipment:
• Safety helmet conforms to EN 397 or CAN/CSA-Z94.1 standard;
• Safety glasses or a face shield or both;
• Hearing protectors (earmuffs or plugs) conforming to CAN/CSA-Z94.2-02;
• Gloves or single-finger mittens with good grip and hand protection;
• Pants certified to CAN/BNQ 1923-450-M91, category A or EN 381-5 or ASTM F3325 category A, C or D;
• Safety shoes with non-slip soles and chainsaw protection bearing the chainsaw symbol (EN) or the green fir tree (CSA).
Training content
- • Personal protective equipment
- • Location of chainsaw safety devices
- • Method of starting and transporting the chainsaw
- • Preparations for slaughter (DISEP)
- • Basic felling technique: type of cuts and felling lines; role of the hinge; ergonomic position during felling; drilling technique; use of different felling tools
Type of training : Competency card
Duration : 16 hours (24 hours if the group exceeds 8 people)
Dates :
- Upcoming
Schedule :
- Upcoming
Price :
- $495, including taxes
Venue : In-person
Training site:
CFP : 639 Rue du 24-Juin, Sherbrooke, QC, J1E 1H1