libs Posted January 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Amazing how quick thoese little fibres halt the blade, I take it that ***** your saw, but I guess thats better than a butterflied quadricep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmboy99 Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 as far as im aware ppe has to pass tests to be given certain ratings. i wouldnt say buy stihl or husky only as youre paying for a name. when it coes to the saws themselves then definatly dont skimp but ppe id seriously consider other brands. ps youll sweat like "$£% in chainsaw gear its brutal in the summer but like said its better than being crippled the rest of your life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 no it doesnt i dont think. may do the chain/ sprocket in but the engine unit should be ok. Beretta they did this infront of us when i did my course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonsterandmerlin. Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Quality chainsaw vid about PPE and the instructor had no chainsaw gloves on. Says it all OTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badshot Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) Yes think you are right about 'standards' farmboy, the hat certainly has to meet CE requirements and they have a best before date too. The hats are plastic which over time will lose their strength in sunlight just like a tesco bag so they need replacing after a certain length of time. Just check the leggings are up to scratch and whether they offer all round protection or just front. Also use the ear muffs as shooting and a chainsaw will give you tinitus for sure. Don't see why saw should be knackered, might take while to clear it out but should be okay. I have never stuck the saw on my leg yet so can't say for sure. Edited January 12, 2010 by badshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 I agree but one of the strange things I find is that you can use a hedge trimmer or mower or brushcutter without tickets.But the hse web site states You do not need a ticket for use in business context if it for agri use hedge cutting fallen trees. The work is being done by the occupier or there employee,s Or if the user has use a chainsaw before the 5th 12 1998 . Regards OTH If you're self-employed, I suppose it's OK. I don't think any employer will risk letting employees use any machine at all without the relavent ticket. I even had to get a quad ticket to tow the gamecart, and I wasn't, as a beater, even employed. It's back to insurance and the financial institutions again, AND lawyers, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddan Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Amazing how quick thoese little fibres halt the blade, I take it that ***** your saw, but I guess thats better than a butterflied quadricep! Shouldn't do the fibres just stalls the engine. Mind you that being said if I had just set to at my leg I probably wouldn't want to touch a saw for a while. Trousers are avaiable in all round or front protection, as someone said wearing them in the summer is no fun so I went for front only so at least you get some air from the back. They are like wearing duvets strapped around your legs. I think you only need all round for arial work so if you are staying on the ground front only should be fine. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivhar01 Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 try buxtons for safety gear or i use george carr because they are local. get yourself a helmet with ear protectors and a face guard and make sure you get some all-round protection leggings/trousers. trust me i use a chainsaw everyday and have seen my fair share of accidents through lack of ppe, not myself but others! chainsaws bite so invest in some decent kit, try husqvarna or stihl atb cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivhar01 Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 http://www.buxtons.net/arborist.irc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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