Part time PPE

[BOOMEL]

I have been offered a part time opportunity to help out an arborist (2-3 times per month) and need to update my PPE. I have a great saw that I like (Husqvarna 550xp) but a lot of the PPE is basic. I will be doing mostly (and yes I have relevant C&G tickets) groundwork (chipping) to assist my friend (to old to be a tree monkey) and looking for appropriate recommendations for:

 

- boots (comfortable and lightweight)

- trousers (I like the idea of chaps because I can put them on when cutting on the ground) 

- helmet, although I do like the Protos 

 

regards and thanks

 

BOOMEL

[Botty Cough]

Stihl trousers are cheap and reasonably lightweight.

I use a husquvarna forestry helmet as the face guards are strong for chipping and dragging,also cheaper 

I did recently buy some expensive boots and I have to say they are great. Been using haix previously which I've always found a good fit but my new ones are like trainers in comparison.

https://www.hisltd.co.uk/ProductDetail/Arbortec-AT33300-Scafell-Lite-Chain-Saw-Boots-Blue-Class-2/2FD6C2C2EA274FCEBE4D22FAB5B85228?msclkid=bfb6565927cd1e941a2a33a2d7de8f6b&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Teclan Bing Shopping&utm_term=4587643556393423&utm_content=Ad group %231

 

Edited March 21 by Botty Cough

[Botty Cough]

Boots are class 2 and are a revelation.

I use cheap gloves that are about £3 a pair ,not chainsaw.

I have been in still trousers for quite a few years now and find them long lasting enough for the price.they are not the toughest ones and for climbing don't last very long but fine for ground working as long as they don't get blackthorned and dragged into the chipper to much

[nepia]

A comment re Protos helmets:  the earmuffs are crap.  A few minutes chipping and your ears will ring.

As recently discussed on here they can be replaced with SNR32  Peltor 4A muffs but you'll need the wishbones too as a separate fitting for them to attach to the helmet

[GarethM]

I fitted some 36db X5P3E on an old Stihl lid, amazing sound reduction.

 

Sometimes a little too much, when you can feel your heart beating when things are silent.

[BOOMEL]

Any thoughts on chaps vs trousers? I thought they would be easier as the majority of my work wi ll not involve using chainsaw.

 

BOOMEL

[GarethM]

Trousers, chaps looks like a weekend warrior.

 

Plus I'm not 100% sure but I don't think insurance likes that sort of stuff as it's easily or incorrectly worn.

[Botty Cough]

24 minutes ago, BOOMEL said:

Any thoughts on chaps vs trousers? I thought they would be easier as the majority of my work wi ll not involve using chainsaw.

 

BOOMEL

Yeah don't bother with chaps . There a no no.

A pair of lightweight ground trousers will be fine.

My sthill ones have zippy side vents for summer but I've yet to use them. 

Modern PPE has. Moved on in the last few years and trousers are quite stretchy these days.

[sime42]

The chaps provided on the CS courses that I did 15 plus years ago were like medieval plate armor, in comparison to my current trousers, (and they're not even particularly fancy ones).

[peds]

For cheap leg protection you're best off keeping an eye out on all the websites that do clearances every now and then, and hope there's something in your size.

I've got 50, 60% off before.