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How safe are your feet? Chainsaw boot test


Mick the Tree
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I have just tested the cut protection on 2 pairs of chainsaw boots. Neither managed to stop, or even significantly slow the chain; the kevlar on the Haix boots did not wrap round the sprocket at all, and on the Alico it wrapped slightly (see picture), but nowhere near enough to produce resistance. Infact the leather seemed to produce far more resistance than the kevlar!

 

See the videos here:

Chainsaw Boot Test - YouTube - Haix Protector Lights

Chainsaw Boot Test - YouTube - Alico

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PPE is only there to "give you a chance", saws are dangerous and need to be used accordingly.

 

Personally I don't want to be made to wear PPE thats any more restrictive than the current equipment, which it would need to be to offer more protection.

 

TBH I'm surprised that people think our PPE offers more protection than it does.

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PPE is only there to "give you a chance", saws are dangerous and need to be used accordingly.

 

Personally I don't want to be made to wear PPE thats any more restrictive than the current equipment, which it would need to be to offer more protection.

 

TBH I'm surprised that people think our PPE offers more protection than it does.

 

This is too true, ppe is only there as a last line of defence, it is down to the operator to ensure that he or she takes all neseccery steps to avoid an accident.

 

Bit like health and safety is only there to protect when all else fails.

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