Chainsaw gloves

[Acg128]

270989146122 eBay item number, best gloves to work in.. Always got them in the lock up.

[Stubby]

I got a pair of free-bees from Rob D with an order . The were Sugihara gloves . No protection on the back but the palms and fingers have stood up to brash dragging and scratching up better than any gloves I have had ever ! No holes in them yet

[Acg128]

I got a pair of free-bees from Rob D with an order . The were Sugihara gloves . No protection on the back but the palms and fingers have stood up to brash dragging and scratching up better than any gloves I have had ever ! No holes in them yet

 

Hello bud, someone told me you had a towable corkscrew splitter for sale??!

[Stubby]

Hello bud, someone told me you had a towable corkscrew splitter for sale??!

 

Someone is winding you up ! ( see what I did there ? Corkscrew - wind up ? )

[Acg128]

well done

[TGB]

If you're cutting commercially in Wales or on FC land, then you must wear gloves with CS protection. If you're not, gloves then become a matter of personal preference.

[Joe Newton]

Can anyone provide a link to the HSE/AFAG regs stating that the use of chainsaw gloves is subject to risk assessment?

 

One of our lads is going on his 30/31 in a week and it'd be interesting to see if he can excuse himself from using gloves.

 

As an aside, was anyone else made to wear protective gloves on their course, whilst their instructor refused?

[steve collins]

mechanix gloves for when wet bout 6 quid on the bay, ive tried nitrile and all sorts but dont seem to last

[Spruce Pirate]

Can anyone provide a link to the HSE/AFAG regs stating that the use of chainsaw gloves is subject to risk assessment?

 

One of our lads is going on his 30/31 in a week and it'd be interesting to see if he can excuse himself from using gloves.

 

As an aside, was anyone else made to wear protective gloves on their course, whilst their instructor refused?

 

I'd provide a link, but being only semi-computer-literate I don't know how.

 

What I do know is that FISA 301 - Using Petrol-Driven Chainsaws states: "Gloves.* The type of glove will depend on a risk assessment

of the task and the machine. Consider the need for

protection from cuts from the chainsaw, thorny material and

cold/wet conditions. Where chainsaw gloves are required,

these should comply with EN 381-7."

 

The guide was "reprinted" in March 2013, and currently appears on the FISA website.

 

I would have thought that it would be up to an instructor/assessor to carry out a risk assessment on whether inexperienced/un-certified operators under their supervision require to wear chainsaw gloves or not. If they decide they do then the candidate needs to wear them or find another course/assessor.