Safety Training for Forestry Workers and Companies

New:  Train-the-Trainer course for Basic Chainsaw Operator program.

For all who are interested in being trained and qualified to deliver Council-approved basic chainsaw training to industry.

For all those that are interested in being trained and qualified to deliver Council-approved basic chainsaw training to industry.

Dates and location to be announced.  For more information or an application package, contact Kelly Milholm at training@bcforestsafe.org or toll free at 1-877-741-1060.

Deadline for application is March 5. Space is limited to 8 trainers so apply now.

Financial assistance for Council training courses

As a worker or employer, do you need help paying for training? You may qualify for government financial assistance to attend Council-provided training courses. Click here to learn more about external funding programs that may be of interest to you.

Information about Council training programs:

Good training is a key part of doing any job safely and productively.  The BC Forest Safety Council helps employers and employees get the information and training they need for the work they do.

training imageOur resources include things like safe work instructions that you can adapt for your site, training and policies that can guide a company’s day to day activities, supervisor training for people directly overseeing workers, and occupational training for new hand fallers.

Our goal is simple; knowledgeable employers and well trained workers acting together to improve safety on the job.

You can find a detailed list of safety resources like policies, templates and work procedures by clicking here.

Enrollment Forms & Training Calendar

If you know the training course you're interested in, just click on the appropriate enrollment form below; each form includes a list of upcoming dates for that course. Or, if you'd like to browse for courses by date, just take a look at our training calendar.

Browse the right-hand column for summaries of what's inside this Training section.

Training Calendar
Find out what courses are coming up in your area

SAFE Companies Training
Look through the courses we offer for companies and their employees

Faller Certification
All the info on how you can become a certified faller. And maintain your status

Supervisor training
Info on getting your certification as a basic forest supervisor and bullbucker

Other Training
Additional courses offered by the BC Forest Safety Council

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