chainsaw protection jackets?

[bob]

lets not even go there:scared:

 

if they make me wear one ill give up:cussing:

 

i,d vote for making them compulsary then

[3dogs]

i,d vote for making them compulsary then

 

so thats how its gonna be then:cussing:

just remind me have i paid you yet?

[Pete Mctree]

so thats how its gonna be then:cussing:

just remind me have i paid you yet?

 

you pay him?

[Jay]

i was told that for experienced and qualified operators, chainsaw protective gloves were going to soon be optional. I dont climb with a saw as yet so its not so much an issue for me, but i have a pair of the non-ppe timberland pro gloves and one pair with the protection in them. the protected ones are the comfiest ppe gloves ive worn, but the non-ppe extra grip models are a joy to climb in

 

you dont have to wear chainsaw gloves when climbing, you dont have to wear gloves atall. i have some of the timberland pro gloves with the protection in. i hate them would never buy another pair and never wear the ones ive got got no grip on them and to big and bulky. Sticky gloves all day everyday for everthing. much more comfy and alot safer i think.

[John Hancock]

I wore a jacket once, I'll never wear one again!

 

I can recommend wearing an arm-protector on you left arm (if your right handed) if you use a Silky saw a lot. Had a really nasty cut once...its so easy to get complacent with a Silky!

[3dogs]

you pay him?

 

don't you start paddywack or i'll cancell that cheaque:cussing:

[Glen Poole]

I wore a jacket once, It lasted till i got to the top of the tree, Found it very hot, Restricted my movements, Found it harder to climb so for me i guess it was safer to climb without it.:wave:

[Paul Smith]

I've got one and I use it, although now its getting warmer I will just use a high vis vest! I realy like the zip up collar that stops all the chips getting down your top!

[Ben]

I've always wondered why chainsaw gloves are a requirement? I find them cumbersome and can't see how you'd ever manage to hit the back of your left hand anyway

 

The padding on the back of the left hand is not to prevent you from cutting yourself, Its there to stop the chain brake handle from braking the bones in your hand when you get kick back,

 

With chain brake handles now mostly being made from plastic and not metal this is now less of a problem.

[Dean Lofthouse]

I just cut myself a coathook up in the tree and when I get hot hang my jacket on it, when I'm waiting for ground staff to catch up and I start getting cold again, I just reach over and put it back on!