Chainsaw Request Form

Safety is the main consideration, so it is heavily preferred to conduct all chainsaw work when youth are NOT present and only when necessary.

If chainsaw and/or tree-felling work is required on any Scouts Canada property, a request must be sent to the Property Operations Manager for approval at least 72 hours in advance of the requested work date. All work must adhere to Industry best practices and provincial Occupational Health and Safety board approved work zones when chainsaws are being used at a property.

These guidelines include:

• A work zone at minimum twice the length of the tree in every direction or 10 meters in all directions whatever is greater if the

• The use of barriers such as fencing, caution tape, and pylons where a natural barrier does not exist.

• A minimum of one spotter who must be an adult Scouter, certified and trained in the use of chainsaws and felling trees, equipped with PPE, a high visibility vest, and a whistle watching the work zone to ensure no one, except the chainsaw operator is within the zone. Recommend having a second spotter to help guide tree falling and safeguard certified chainsaw operator.

• If the work zone is breached, all equipment must be turned off.

• No youth would be allowed within 100 meters or inside the work zone if a chainsaw is present.

• Spectators of any age, to felling operations are not permitted.

• Notice of and zone restrictions on chainsaw usage in an area must be given to everyone who is on the camp/property at that time prior to zoning the area.

• A risk identification process is in place that will be triggered by this Smartsheet Approval Process where the Associated Director will be consulted prior to usage of any chainsaw. The Associated Director may develop a formal advisory team of property volunteers, trained professionals, and staff to ensure the process is realistic to the efforts on the ground.

Please submit your request with the below form. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact properties@scouts.ca

Property Name*

Dates of Requested Work*

Preferred Method of Communication for Follow-up?*

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Preferred Email Address:*

Preferred Phone Number:*

Type of Chainsaw Work Required*

Please select all that apply to this request

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Is there a risk that any trees being felled could land within 10 feet of a building or electrical line?*

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Are you felling trees in a developed area of the property?*

If yes, please submit photos of the trees/area to properties@scouts.ca for insurance purposes

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Description of Renovation*

Please specify the type of renovation being completed:

Name of Operator*

Operator Years of Experience*

Please list the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that will be worn:*

Are you aware of any third-party (lessor, regulator, etc.) that needs to be notified of the tree work?*

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Please name the third party that requires notification:*

Please confirm that no youth will be within 100 meters of the operation of a running chainsaw and/or work zone**

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Please list who will be at work zone when the work is being done:*

Please upload a picture of the work zone and operator certificate if not on file*

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Please confirm that all chainsaw operations will be conducted in compliance of Scouts Canada’s Chainsaw Operation Policy including the use of Work Zones and Spotters:*

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I acknowledge that any failure to comply with training, certification, correct operation, and Chainsaw operation policy will be met with disciplinary actions by Scouts Canada. I acknowledge that this current chainsaw privilege will continuously be reviewed and will be revoked if 100% compliance is not adhered to at anytime*

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