A Chainsaw Operator Safety Training event is scheduled for April 6, 2026, in Cambridge, Ontario, hosted by BuildSafe - Construction Safety Services Inc.. This training is designed to meet Ontario Ministry of Labour requirements for workers who operate chainsaws on the job.
The training typically covers both theoretical and practical components to ensure safe and proficient operating practices. Key topics often include:
Participants are generally required to bring their own CSA-approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which must be in good condition to participate in the hands-on portion:
Would you like to see additional dates for this training in other Ontario cities, or do you need help finding nearby lodging for the Cambridge event?
Event Details
Course Description
Mandatory Requirements
•BuildSafe - Construction Safety Services Inc
•Event Name: Chainsaw Operator Safety Training
•Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
•Location: BuildSafe Cambridge Training Centre, 500 Jamieson Pkwy Unit #3, Cambridge, ON N3C 0G5
•Type: Professional safety certification
•Cost: Approximately $100.00 - $160.00 (based on similar courses at this facility)
•Registration: Available through the BuildSafe Event Page.
•BuildSafe Event Page
•Safety Regulations & PPE: Review of required personal protective equipment and legal standards.
•Equipment Maintenance: Identification and inspection of chainsaw safety components, sharpening, and adjustments.
•Safe Handling: Proper techniques for starting, stopping, and handling the saw.
•Field Practice: Hands-on instruction in woodlot assessment, felling, limbing, and bucking.
•Head Protection: CSA-approved hardhat (Type 1 or 2, Class C or E).
•Eye & Hearing Protection: Safety glasses and muff-style or in-ear hearing protection.
•Footwear: CSA-approved "Green Patch" safety boots with a minimum height of 7 eyelets.
•Leg Protection: Chainsaw-rated chaps or pants with a visible UL label (rated for 3,000 FPM or greater).
•Gloves: Leather or approved work gloves.
Updated at 23 Mar 2026