Boot regulations

[kev3656]

Afternoon

 

Looking for some advice on boots.

 

I'm booked in for CS30 & CS31 next month. I'm currently doing a lot of tree work on our farm and decided it would be useful to get some training.

 

I'm looking at the PPE list and although I already have everything including trousers etc, my standard work boots are CAT S3 boots, when I look at the info them, they are covered under EN20345 (stated on the trainers website)

 

Currently at screwfix 

 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/cat-premier-metal-free-safety-boots-black-size-10/231gv#product_additional_details_container

 

Would these boots be suitable? Or do I need to splash out on some proper chainsaw boots.

 

Thanks

[Steve Bullman]

Yes you absolutely need chainsaw boots. They won't allow these on a course.

[kev3656]

26 minutes ago, Steve Bullman said:

Yes you absolutely need chainsaw boots. They won't allow these on a course.

Thanks clearing that up.

[Craig Johnson]

or a cheaper route 

SIP PROTECTION Chainsaw Gaiters Class 1

WWW.NORTHERNARBSUPPLIES.CO.UK

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Buy SIP PROTECTION Chainsaw Gaiters Class 1 from northern Arb Supplies. Browse our full range of SIP gaiters and take...

 

[kev3656]

31 minutes ago, Craig Johnson said:

or a cheaper route 

SIP PROTECTION Chainsaw Gaiters Class 1

WWW.NORTHERNARBSUPPLIES.CO.UK

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Buy SIP PROTECTION Chainsaw Gaiters Class 1 from northern Arb Supplies. Browse our full range of SIP gaiters and take...

 

Do people wear those!?

 

I went for some Sthil dynamic boots, they look more like a proper work boot and I’ll need to drive a tractor in them too. Lots of the welly type, but I don’t do wellies anymore, horrible in all conditions. 

[Steve Bullman]

10 minutes ago, kev3656 said:

Do people wear those!?

Not since about 1975 😀

[Craig Johnson]

20 minutes ago, Steve Bullman said:

Not since about 1975 😀

they still sell, whether they ware them more than just once/for the course is doubtful 

[AHPP]

I know of a pair of those boot covers sat in the saw box at a campsite I used to help look after. One of our gang had been on a saw course through college and proudly donned them (and chaps) to demonstrate his prowess to the boss. He looked like a hockey goalkeeper, made half a cut and then fell over trying to get the saw out. Hopelessly impractical.