Chainsaw Complacency

[NorfolknGood]

I'm sure the subject has been touched many times before but feel it's something we should be reminded of from time to time.

 

Just Google 'chainsaw accident' and go to the 'images' tab.

[MATTMOSS]

No thanks.

Who wants them horrible images in their mind?

[FriarsGorse]

Its a good point Norfolk and you are 100% right but my training with Phil Dunford started with all the pictures I ever needed to see.

[dervishcarving]

i trained with phil too but we didnt bother with pictures. i have my own picturs now of my hand, so i know what they can do

saws can be dangerous and the way carvers use them is more dangerous than standard use. hence we do all we can to stay safe

[Rich2484]

I actually have a thought that I never want to be on a site and see or be involved with an accident and have to rely on my training from the lifeboat.

 

On the boat it's one thing as we don't know our casualty, but in a team of cutters where you spend everyday and get to know each other is a different story.

[abercarver]

Good training, maintenance, time, gear and common sense all help, too many untrained people using poorly maintained equipment....accident waiting to happen

 

 

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[Gnome]

Just look at my fingers as well before I put the gloves on. Have the training and super duper gear. That is well maintained. Just have to remember and open my crisp packets the right way up or it's going to be a scary shift.

[IVECOKID]

I have my knee to remind of the dangers ,grand age of 13years old !!!! yes i can hear people "what on earth is a kid doing with a chainsaw " Farm life .

 

 

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[oldwoodcutter]

The thought of a serious slip up or accident with a running saw is horrific enough,so i'll skip looking at pictures of it if you dont mind friend.

[NorfolknGood]

The thought of what can happen if things go wrong keep me honest in what I'm doing. I constantly have it in my mind about what I'm doing and how I can reduce the risks. To easy to get so involved in a carve, the form etc and not take note of the speeding chisels.