About the course
What this course covers.
A chainsaw is one of the most commonly used and most commonly mishandled tools on a worksite, and kickback is the hazard behind a large share of chainsaw injuries. This course covers how kickback happens, how to hold and position the saw to avoid it, and the personal protective equipment a chainsaw operator needs before starting a cut.
It also covers routine maintenance and pre-use checks - chain tension, bar condition, and chain brake function - that keep the saw operating the way it is designed to.
Employers use this course to document chainsaw safety awareness for workers who use one occasionally as part of a broader role, alongside hands-on field training for anyone cutting regularly.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
3 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Chainsaw components and pre-use checks
About 20 minutesChain tension, bar condition, and chain brake function, and how to check each before starting the saw.
Kickback prevention
About 20 minutesHow kickback happens, how to hold and position the saw, and safe cutting zones on the bar.
PPE and safe technique
About 20 minutesRequired personal protective equipment and safe stance, footing, and cutting technique.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
What learners say
Trusted by Canadian crews
Straightforward course. The kickback section is the part that actually stuck with me.
Hank W.
Right-of-Way Crew
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Workers who use a chainsaw as part of general site duties
- Landscaping and right-of-way crews
- Utility and vegetation management workers
- Companies documenting chainsaw safety training for their file
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Complete a pre-use check of a chainsaw's key components
- Explain how kickback happens and how to reduce the risk
- Identify the personal protective equipment required for chainsaw work
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $79.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$399.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$359.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$319.96
A corporate account saves you
$79.99
on 5 seats of Chainsaw Safety Awareness
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
Pass the final exam at 80 percent and download a certificate of completion immediately, valid for three years from the completion date.
- Fully online and self-paced, about 60 minutes of content
- Mobile-friendly, pause and resume as needed
- Certificate available to download the moment the course is passed
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
Does this course make me qualified to fall trees?
- No. This is an awareness-level course on safe chainsaw handling. Tree falling and bucking require additional hands-on, role-specific training.
How much does the course cost?
- The course is 79.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 for 10 percent off an individual purchase.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.