Chainsaw PPE advice please?

[deleted user 837354]

Got a chainsaw coming for Christmas, and think it is high time I got some proper PPE for using it.

I'm not really in the know when it comes to PPE for chainsaws, what class/rating of gear do I need?

I already have a helmet with the ear defenders/visor etc, will be looking for bib and brace type overalls. Possibly boots and gloves also.

Any advice gratefully recieved.

Thank you in advance.

 

[TrickyT]

Some good information here;

Chainsaws at work Chainsaws at work Chainsaws at work INDG317 (hse.gov.uk)

Chainsaw personal protective equipment (PPE) (hse.gov.uk)

Personal Protective Equipment | STIHL

Trevor

 

[Tomr10]

Make sure you get something your comfortable in otherwise you wont use it

 

[john432]

If I remember, the class 1 trousers are front only padded, and the expensive class 2 have all around protection ,for tree climbing.

 

[Lincs Lass]

Stihl hiflex trousers,,all the tree gangs I know use them ,
Would gave said look at FR Jones but they are closing tonight from crimbo

 

[Gong Farmer]

Got bib and brace trousers but a right pain to put on and off and get very hot in them. If only doing ground work the tie-round chap design would be better.

Also, anti-vibration gloves make a difference if doing long stints.

 

[Ffermer Bach]

son did a chainsaw course, and I am pretty sure they told him kick back brakes are so good now, there isnot so much need for gloves

 

[milkloss]

Don't know what size you are but for me it's the deciding factor (small).

 

[deleted user 837354]

son did a chainsaw course, and I am pretty sure they told him kick back brakes are so good now, there isnot so much need for gloves

I think I will go with gloves and forearm sleeves from now on in all honesty, that and a pair of chaps or bib and brace should be fine. I would get far too hot in a jacket so that is out really.

 

[Y Fan Wen]

I think I will go with gloves and forearm sleeves from now on in all honesty, that and a pair of chaps or bib and brace should be fine. I would get far too hot in a jacket so that is out really.

On my course the instructor said that you didn't need a jacket if you were only working on the ground.
He was emphatic about trousers and boots tho'.

 

[Simon Chiles]

son did a chainsaw course, and I am pretty sure they told him kick back brakes are so good now, there isnot so much need for gloves

I really hope they didn’t, what happens if the chain breaks or just comes off? A pair of chainsaw gloves is what £30? That’s £15 each hand to retain your fingers.

 

[Henarar]

The main safety point with a chainsaw is when you are using it have it flat out

 

[Simon Chiles]

Make sure you get something your comfortable in otherwise you wont use it

Chainsaw trousers with the zip up vents in them are probably a must if you’re going to do any amount of work in them.

 

[Simon Chiles]

On my course the instructor said that you didn't need a jacket if you were only working on the ground.
He was emphatic about trousers and boots tho'.

I’d agree about the jacket. And he’s right to be emphatic about the trousers and boots, he should have added gloves and a helmet to that list.

 

[Simon Chiles]

Got a chainsaw coming for Christmas, and think it is high time I got some proper PPE for using it.

I'm not really in the know when it comes to PPE for chainsaws, what class/rating of gear do I need?

I already have a helmet with the ear defenders/visor etc, will be looking for bib and brace type overalls. Possibly boots and gloves also.

Any advice gratefully recieved.

Thank you in advance.

If you’re just starting out with a chainsaw it’s really good to get into the habit of flicking the chainbrake on with your wrist as soon as you’ve finished cutting and always before you move your feet. It’s a lot easier to get into this habit at the beginning rather than trying to adopt it later after you’ve developed a bad habit of not doing it.

 

[Still Farming]

Training!
If you not used one before.

 

[deleted user 837354]

If you’re just starting out with a chainsaw it’s really good to get into the habit of flicking the chainbrake on with your wrist as soon as you’ve finished cutting and always before you move your feet. It’s a lot easier to get into this habit at the beginning rather than trying to adopt it later after you’ve developed a bad habit of not doing it.

No, I have always done this by habit. This is not my first saw.

 

[fred.950]

The main safety point with a chainsaw is when you are using it have it flat out

And hold on to it properly, there’s nothing more frightening than watching somebody use a chainsaw that’s scared of them!

 

[Lincs Lass]

And hold on to it properly, there’s nothing more frightening than watching somebody use a chainsaw that’s scared of them!

If you frightened to use one, you shouldn't own one.

 

[deleted user 837354]

The main safety point with a chainsaw is when you are using it have it flat out

Yes, and I can't bear to see one being used except in that way!