Hayes Development

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This is a 3 day course consisting of a total of 24 hours combined classroom and field instruction.

Many oil and gas industry companies have accepted this course as their standard of skill level for chainsaw training.

Section 1	Basic Personal and Worksite Safety
	- Introduction
	- Personal Safety Practices
	- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
	- Other Safety Equipment
	- Review
Section 2	Worksite Safety Requirements and Practices
	- Introduction
	- Hazard identification
	- Worksite Safety Requirements
	- Safety Policies
	- Worksite Safety Practices
	- Falling Area maps and Flagging Tape
	- Falling Area Responsibilities
	- Review
Section 3	Chainsaws and Other Equipment
	- Introduction
	- Chainsaw Components and Safety Features
	- Chainsaw Suitability and Bar Length
	- Other Equipment
	- Chainsaw Maintenance
	- Safe Work Procedures
	- Review
Section 4	Limbing and Taping Practices
	- Introduction
	- Limbing Hazards
	- Limbing Assessment
	- Limbing Techniques
	- Taping Hazards
	- Assessing Felled Trees
	- Taping and Marking Practices
	- Review
Section 5	Bucking Practices
	- Introduction
	- Bucking Hazards
	- Bucking Kickback
	- Bucking Assessment
	- Bucking Practices and Cut Sequences
	- Bucking Difficulties
	- Bucking Practices for Bind
	- Windthrow
	- Review
Appendices	1. MSI Risks
	2. British Columbia Legislation
	3. Alberta Legislation
	4. Saskatchewan Legislation
	5. Other Legislation
	6. REC Procedures
	7. Level 11 Pre-Reading
	8. WCB Standards

Intermediate - a 3 day course which covers all of the above plus bolt and boring cuts,

Day 1 - Awareness Course

Course Introduction

Basic Operation

Safety Considerations (includes the review of your own Emergency Response Plan)

Basic Saw Maintenance, Chainsaw Sharpening and Cleaning in the Field

Basic Limbing and Bucking

Basic Falling

Basic Saw Handling - Demo and Practice

Basic Limbing and Bucking - Demo and practice

Forces and Reactions in the Wood - Presentation and Demo

Student Practice Basic Cuts on Bolts

Chainsaw Sharpening and Cleaning in the Field

Total time - 8.5 hours

Day 2 - Basic Course

Basic Operation Review

Working Around High Voltage Areas

Basic Saw Maintenance - Chainsaw Sharpening (Hands on Practice)

Special Situations

Basic Limbing, Bucking and Basic Falling Review

Review the Emergency Response Plan

Basic Limbing and Bucking - Field Practice

Student Practice Basic Cuts on Bolts

Forces and Reactions in the Wood - Practice

Chainsaw Sharpening and Cleaning in the Field

Total time - 8.0 hours

Day 3 - Intermediate Course

Basic Operation Review

Special Situations Review

Basic Limbing, Bucking and Basic Falling Review

Review of the Emergency Response Plan

Basic Saw Maintenance (Hands on Practice)

Student Practice Basic Cuts on Bolts

Forces and Reactions in the Wood Practice. Compression/tension cuts - demonstrations and exercises

Chainsaw Sharpening and Cleaning in the Field

Boring Cuts - horizontal and vertical - Demo and Practice

The ATV Rider's course is a 7 hour training program operated by CSC certified instructors. The program, which is based on field-tested techniques, provides a fun and orderly way to learn proper ATV operation. The rider learns about control, reading terrain, turning and climbing hills.

A separate ATV Rider's Course is also available for children under the age of 14 whose parents specifically permit them to ride ATV's. A signed consent form is required from the parent or legal guardian and they must also attend the course at all times. No child will be allowed to ride without written parental consent and without the parent or legal guardian present. An educational booklet designed specifically for parents who allow their child to ride an all-terrain vehicle is available from the Canada Safety Council.

The federal government regulations require recreational boaters to obtain a pleasure craft operator card which demonstrates that they have the basic knowledge to operate a motorized pleasure craft safely.

The regulations require operators of motor boats to carry proof of competency if:

By September 15, 2009, all boaters will be required to carry the boat license regardless of the size of their boat. The safe boating regulations do not have a grandfather clause.

This course on hazardous materials used in the workplace, will provide information about controlled products, workplace labeling, material safety data sheets and employee education. This program will provide individuals with increased knowledge for working with hazardous materials. A Certificate is awarded upon successful completion.

This course gives instruction on basics of transportation of dangerous goods by road transport only. The course includes: Responsibilities, Hazards of the Nine (9) Classes, Classification, Shipping Names, UN Numbers, Shipping Documents, Safety Marks, Containers, Special Situations and Emergency Actions. Upon successful completion of this course a three (3) year certificate will be issued.

The object of this course is to teach students to be able to take charge of an emergency situation and administer first aid to a victim until professional help arrives. First Aid is the emergency help given to a person, using materials that are readily available. The objectives of first aid are to preserve life, prevent injuries from becoming worse and promote recovery.

Objective - Learn preventative health measures and risk factors for cardiovascular disease and apply this knowledge and first aid for cardiovascular emergencies. Students will learn how to perform emergency CPR.

Chainsaws - Bar and chain maintenance and filing, General maintenance done daily, Safety features and safety equipment, General maintenance done weekly, Handling and basic cutting, Troubleshooting and Winterizing.

Snowmobiles - Troubleshooting, Track setting, Changing belts, Cold weather problems, Chain fluid levels, General maintenance, Plugs, air box, cables, Lights, Slides, Skis, Parts of a sled, what they do and what goes wrong.

ATV - Troubleshooting, Tire pressure, Chain and belt maintenance, Air Cleaner, plugs, cables and lights, Parts of an ATV, what they do and what goes wrong.

The names listed here are students who have completed their Chainsaw Training.

Hayes Training and Development Group was founded by Jim Hayes in 2001. Jim has spent the last 35 years working in the chainsaw industry. Growing up surrounded by the business, Jim has traveled various paths within the business, at one time owning one of the most successful retail shops in Western Canada.

Changes with the industry led Jim into Husqvarna sales for 10 years. Throughout his experience, he saw a need for chainsaw safety training. This led him to become a trainer with the WTA and most recently to become a QST with Enform. Jim's goal is to provide the best possible training to his students. He and his other instructors are up to date on all of the latest training techniques.

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