Safety clothing.

[Jack-Arb aka Tiago Sinclair-Julio.]

Hi there,

 

Its defenetly a good habit to use all ppe doing this job, a chainsaw does real damage if it bites. Imagine having to live with the thought of 'why didn't i have my trousers on that day'. Make it a habit and then theres no need to think about it. Theres so much that can go wrong beyond our control in this job, so adding more risk to an already risky job just doesn't make sense!

I know this country is going crazy with H&S some things are just mad. For example the top handle saw, they are not supposed to be used on the ground because being top handle one can easily use one handed on the ground, thats fine! But if one uses it with both hands while on the floor whats the big deal? Even up a tree using it the way it was designed to be used with one hand, its still bad practice. These things do get at me simply because in a political correct society one as to be thought what is a correct way to clean your bum! Its like they think people no longer can figure out them selfs how to do things proply....

 

Good night

 

Jack

[swe#kipp]

All the time when I run a saw, Husky stretch pants, helmet and a pair meindl chainsaw boots.

one bad cut and you can be out of buissnes for a couple of years ,,,, or longer !!

[treejumper]

I always wear full PPE. PPE is the last line of defence IMO - Personally I'd rather be hot than injured!

[benhudson treeworks]

Im yet to hear about the law about wearing PPE ? If your employed, employment laws require you to wear PPE. If you dont, the police aint gonna arrest you ! I think PPE is entirely down to the user, by nature that were supposed to live in a 'free country' ! I hate when people start ranting about someone else not wearing PPE ! We all know what the risks are if you dont wear it ! We should all take the required measures to prevent accidents. You live and you die, some stuff happens in-between !

[skyhuck]

Im yet to hear about the law about wearing PPE ? If your employed, employment laws require you to wear PPE. If you dont, the police aint gonna arrest you ! I think PPE is entirely down to the user, by nature that were supposed to live in a 'free country' ! I hate when people start ranting about someone else not wearing PPE ! We all know what the risks are if you dont wear it ! We should all take the required measures to prevent accidents. You live and you die, some stuff happens in-between !

 

Well said!

[Steve Bullman]

might not be law but you can be sure the HSE would have you off site if they caught you working in what they consider a dangerous fashion....certainly on a site like we were on today ben

[Peter]

Im yet to hear about the law about wearing PPE ? If your employed, employment laws require you to wear PPE. If you dont, the police aint gonna arrest you ! I think PPE is entirely down to the user, by nature that were supposed to live in a 'free country' ! I hate when people start ranting about someone else not wearing PPE ! We all know what the risks are if you dont wear it ! We should all take the required measures to prevent accidents. You live and you die, some stuff happens in-between !

 

You've obviously never heard of the health and safety at work act!

You can be prosecuted for not using the correct ppe, be you employed, self employed, company director, or doing a favour for your next door neighbour.

[Andy Collins]

Under the H&S at Work Act you are responsible for your own safety and that of others. That is Law. PPE is affordable, accessible and comfortable these days, why not bother?

[vduben]

i think if you have a chainsaw in your hand and you are working professionally you should have trousers, boots and helmet on....... entirely up to you what you do at home.........

[skyhuck]

You've obviously never heard of the health and safety at work act!

You can be prosecuted for not using the correct ppe, be you employed, self employed, company director, or doing a favour for your next door neighbour.

 

Not doing a favour,you have to be doing it for payment I believe.