Chainsaw Safety Training

Our Goal:

  • Provide  practical chainsaw safety training to absolute beginners to experienced saw operators
  • follow the safety protocals established by Ontario’s Workplace Safety North
  • provide training at the client’s location
  • every course participant receives the Cutting Edge manual.

How does this look like? We have three options for training.

1/ Chainsaw Safety Awareness. This is for someone considering the use of a chainsaw, someone working around fellow employees with chainsaws, absolute beginner chainsaw operators or someone looking for a quick refresher on chainsaw safety.  Course is one day long. (1/2 day in the bush)

2/ Basic Chainsaw Safety Course. This is for the absolute beginner to someone who has used a chainsaw. This course spends time with maintenance, filing, equipment and dealing with problem trees. Course is two days long. (1.5 days in the bush) Certified with Workplace Safety North

3/ Custom Focused Advanced Skills – This 3 day course would be customized to your organization to provide specific skill sets for on-the-ground chainsaw use. We’re ready to discuss options! 

Gerald Guenkel’s Qualifications

  • certified chainsaw instructor for 30+ years
  • taught students from 18 to 75 years in age
  •  experienced user of chainsaws and the needed accessory equipment (including the Cutting Edge handbook that is provided to all participants in any of the courses)
 
 
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