What do you wear when using a chainsaw?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that saw operators wear head protection, eye protection, hearing protection, chainsaw chaps or pants, and suitable footwear.
What is best class for chainsaw protection?
Chainsaw safety classification Class 1 trousers have been tested to provide protection against chainsaws with speeds of 20 m/s. Class 2 have been tested with a chainsaw running at 24 m/s. Class 3 are the hardest wearing and offer protection against chainsaws with speeds up to 28m/s.
What protective gear do I need for a chainsaw?
When working with a chainsaw, you should wear a helmet, visor and/or goggles, ear defenders, protective trousers and jacket, chainsaw chaps, safety mitt, gloves, and last but not least, steel-toe boots.
Should I wear gloves when using a chainsaw?
Chainsaw gloves are very essential for using a chainsaw safely. Good cut resistance glove will protect you in case you accidentally hit your glove with the chainsaw. They will also keep your hands warm and protect your fingers against other hazards.
How do I choose a chainsaw trouser?
Type A trousers are designed to only protect the front of the legs. Traditionally these types of trousers are worn by users working with chainsaws on the ground where protection is only really required on the front of the trousers. Type C, however, gives protection all round the legs.
What is the difference between Type A and C chainsaw trousers?
As mentioned above, the main difference between Type A and Type C PPE trousers is given by the surface the protective layer covers. Because they’re intended for ground workers, Type A chainsaw trousers will only protect the front of the leg, while Type C will protect the entire surface of the leg.
Should you wear gloves when using a chainsaw?
Do chainsaw gloves work?
Why do you need chainsaw trousers?
While operating a chainsaw, leg injuries occur the most. Chainsaw protective trousers or chaps will protect you. For chainsaw trousers, clogging is the principle that is used the most to protect you from getting injured by a chainsaw.
What types of chainsaw protective clothing do we sell?
We sell a large range of chainsaw protective clothing for garden and tree care including chainsaw protective gloves, chain saw boots, protective jackets & head & face protection. Our range includes chainsaw clothing from the leading manufacturers Stihl, Oregon and more.
What do you need to know about chainsaw protective kits?
Full chainsaw protective kits consisting off all safety equipment needed for chainsaw use. Outdoor rain wear to keep the wearer warm and dry whilst working outdoors. Protective chainsaw jackets ideal for use when working outdoors or with chainsaws. Keep warm and protected in style and comfort.
Why choose chainsaw workwear?
Whether it’s occasional use or an every day task, chainsaw workwear offers protection from potential hazards whilst fulfilling the basic requirements for comfortable safety equipment in every day use. Chainsaw safety clothing is well prepared for tough conditions and is designed with durability, support and mobility.
What protection do non-chainsaw users need to wear?
. Non-chainsaw users may also need to wear appropriate PPE, for example head, hearing or eye protection as identified in the task risk assessment. Helmets to BS EN 397 or BS EN 14052 are only recommended for ground work.