Chainsaw cut proof gloves

[stihlmadasever]

Hello all,

Ive never liked wearing chainsaw cut proof gloves although my employers insist we do.

The goat skin leather ones get mega slippery in the wet,not good when your holding a dangerous handtool.

In the instance of a derailed chain the rear hand guard and chain catcher prevents injury.In the event of a kickback the chainbrake would protect the hand,also some saws have the inertia safety feature aswell.I really dont see the point in them amymore.

Opinions appreciated folks.

[treequip]

No one advertises "chainsaw cut proof gloves" and "In the instance of a derailed chain the rear hand guard and chain catcher prevents injury" isn't anything like guaranteed

 

Make a case to your H&S manager for not using the PPE. Outline the pros and cons then bring it up at a H&S meeting, get the issue on the agenda and press for a decision

[Treadlight Forestry]

The latest guidance from FISA is as follows:

 

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.

 

Taken from here:

 

http://www.ukfisa.com/assets/files/safetyLibrary/FISA-AA-301-Petrol-driven-chainsaws.pdf

 

You could argue that the safety features on a modern saw means that protective gloves are not required.

[SteveA]

I found they made my hand ache because it restricts movement too much.

I really like the Sugi-hara gloves that Rob supplies at chainsawbars.co.uk.... they are just designed to be very comfortable, non sweaty and absorb a bit of vibration.

 

Overall, I'd say the official chainsaw protective gloves are more of a hindrance.

cheers, Steve

[Stubby]

Dont think there is such a thing as cut proof gloves . They need to be cut to make them stop the saw when the ballistic material comes out on the chain and wraps around the sprocket jamming the saw . I dont think they are needed on modern saws . I use the Sugihra gloves as above .

[Mick Dempsey]

Those Stihl/husky soft leather gloves are lovely, very pricey and fragile, but if cost was no object I'd wear them every day.

[easy-lift guy]

There are any number of gloves available on line that may meet your needs, like this pair

https://www.northernsafety.com/Product/5837/Whizard-Handguard-II-Level-5-Cut-Resistant-Glove

easy-lift guy

[stihlmadasever]

The threads getting slightly derailed here,im not askin what gloves others wear or recommend i wear the question is Anyone think we NEED "chainsaw" gloves considering the safety features on modern chainsaws?

Cheers

[5 shires]

Hello all,

Ive never liked wearing chainsaw cut proof gloves although my employers insist we do.

The goat skin leather ones get mega slippery in the wet,not good when your holding a dangerous handtool.

In the instance of a derailed chain the rear hand guard and chain catcher prevents injury.In the event of a kickback the chainbrake would protect the hand,also some saws have the inertia safety feature aswell.I really dont see the point in them amymore.

Opinions appreciated folks.

 

One Word...ARBORTEC see there range.simple answer to a nit so simple question.

[se7enthdevil]

Dont think there is such a thing as cut proof gloves . They need to be cut to make them stop the saw when the ballistic material comes out on the chain and wraps around the sprocket jamming the saw . I dont think they are needed on modern saws . I use the Sugihra gloves as above .

 

these look fairly cut proof.

 

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