Climbing in Class A's

[skyhuck]

i've seen someone with a scar from a chainsaw going through the protection and cutting him albeit a jacket and on his arm but the photos were enough to make you think

 

Indeed, if I thought I was going to cut my leg I would quit.

 

The protection in ppe is VERY limited.

[bob]

Indeed, if I thought I was going to cut my leg I would quit.

 

The protection in ppe is VERY limited.

 

so why wear A,s then

[Bob Rolfe]

class c for me... i dont feel dressed if i dont wear them ive had class a years ago. now we have to use the class c ive got use to the and theyve come on leaps and bounds since the old blue stihl, the newer hiflex are really good

[Arborist]

When I first left collage I was made to spike up a Syc with no ropes for line clearence, had the saw in one hand at full revs and kicked back into my right calf. I was wearing type c trowsers and the saw cut right through and cut my leg. none of the blocking material pulled out as I hit the seam.

[penfold]

all the manufacturers say that the whole purpose of the protection is to MINIMISE the risk of serious injury and the ppe should not be expected to provide total protection. Well thats what it says in the stihl catalogue anyway.

[skyhuck]

so why wear A,s then

 

Because I don't find they affect my ability to do my work and if I am unfortunate enough to make a mistake they will hopefully reduce the amount of damage done.

 

But I certainly don't put them on and then think great now I'm safe.

[3dogs]

come on! how can a risk assessment justify not wearing type c trousers?

[skyhuck]

come on! how can a risk assessment justify not wearing type c trousers?

 

As you say, mention the heat, but you would then go on to say how you will avoid having the saw in a position that puts unprotected areas at risk, work positioning etc.

 

[High Scale]

Class A's are so much better looking.

[John Hancock]

come on! how can a risk assessment justify not wearing type c trousers?

 

Well said 3dogs!