Lid questions

[Pete Hart]

as i stated bob....not sure! please enlighten me

[bob]

have you read the thread

or either was it not explained well

or am I wrong

I am quite happy to be wrong

[Ian Leach]

couldn't of answered better myself bob , If you are on the ground using a chipper or chainsaw surely ear plugs are not suitable ?? (especially chipper).

[blue beastie]

So earplugs for ground use then (saw only no chipper) what does anyone think?

[Pete Hart]

All im saying bob is that im not sure on the regs - the helmet is great for ice climbing (i have first hand experience on that subject).... with regards to tree work, my understanding was that you needed proper integrated ear defence and a visor (plus safety glases if desired).

Would like to find out what actually is required for future reference.

[Pete Hart]

p.s yes i have read the thread!

[Ian Leach]

So earplugs for ground use then (saw only no chipper) what does anyone think?

 

That i can not answer at only ever used ear defenders and i dont know how good ear plugs are.

Maybe a ear plug thread

 

I suppose its down to dessabells the saws give out and what ear plugs can take, i have used ear plugs on woodwork machinery and haven't found a decent pair yet

[blue beastie]

That i can not answer at only ever used ear defenders and i dont know how good ear plugs are.

Maybe a ear plug thread

 

I suppose its down to dessabells the saws give out and what ear plugs can take, i have used ear plugs on woodwork machinery and haven't found a decent pair yet

 

Hmmm doesn't sound too promising - this calls for another thread (and possibly one for visors / glasses too!)

 

Will pick this up tomorrow as it's passed my bedtime - have a 5am start to look for Capercaillie.

 

Big thanks to all so far.

[bob]

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/afag401.pdf

6 Climbers not using a chainsaw should wear the following:

● A safety helmet (HSE strongly recommends a mountaineering

style helmet complying with BS EN 12492).

7 Use chainsaws of an appropriate size and configuration for the

material being cut in the tree. The chainsaw must be started and

operated in the tree in an approved manner (see AFAG leaflets

301 Using petrol*driven chainsaws and 308 Top*handled

chainsaws).

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/afag308.pdf

from 308

�1 While no PPE can provide 100% protection against cuts from

chainsaws, when climbing, chainsaw users should wear the following:

● A safety helmet (HSE strongly recommends a mountaineering

style helmet complying with BS EN 12492).

● Eye protection (complying with either BS EN 1731 or BS EN 166).

● Hearing protection (complying with BS EN 352).

 

 

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/afag301.pdf

extract from 301 which is ground based using a chainsaw

● Safety helmet (complying with EN 397).

● Eye protection (mesh visor complying with EN 1731 or safety

glasses to EN 166).

● Hearing protection (complying with EN 352).

[Pete Hart]

nice one bob always looking to learn!!