Powersaw operator (pso)
Course Description
PowerSaw Operator (SPO) training is delivered over two full days: One day in the classroom (theory) and one day in the field (practical exercise). Evaluation criteria by a written exam and field exercises. Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate the safe work and handling principles necessary to safely operate a chainsaw and a fundamental understanding of safe chainsaw use and injury prevention. This is course is not a faller certification
- Identify WorkSafeBC & OHS regulations
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Hazard Identification
- Chainsaw Components & Safety Features
- Essential Saw Maintenance.
- Basic Chainsaw Bucking Cuts
Student are required to bring own personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Hard Hat with mesh visor
- Hearing Protection
- Safety Goggles
- Work Boots
- Pants and long sleeve shirt
- Approved Chainsaw Chaps
- Gloves
- Chainsaw
If participants do not have all PPE or equipment, please contact FHO2 and let us know items you are missing as FHO2 does have a limited PPE and equipment that can be loaned for the course.