Chain saw safety

[JRobyn]

It's not the helmet, it's your lack of ears, refer to your avatar pic, that makes the muffs inoperative.

Tough crowd!!

unch:
uch:

- Jay

 

[Threepoint]

Tough crowd!!

unch:
uch:

- Jay

I happened to have lunch today with a buddy who works for the regional park authority. I mentioned the problem Eric described, and he said they have several of the Stihl helmets with integral earmuffs/safety screen, and they don't seem to fit any of the guys very well. Looks like YMMV, whatever a normal size head is.

 

[Coyote machine]

Unless one is German, or English, with a large skull packed with excessive grey matter, Stihl helmet muffs may not fit your smaller skull features. Allow me to suggest the alternative helmet design from Sweden, for those with less matter: Husky helmets, to go with their less robust saw line!

 

[cqaigy2]

Unless one is German, or English, with a large skull packed with excessive grey matter, Stihl helmet muffs may not fit your smaller skull features. Allow me to suggest the alternative helmet design from Sweden, for those with less matter: Husky helmets, to go with their less robust saw line!

And then the fight was on. :laughing:

 

[Threepoint]

Unless one is German, or English, with a large skull packed with excessive grey matter, Stihl helmet muffs may not fit your smaller skull features. Allow me to suggest the alternative helmet design from Sweden, for those with less matter: Husky helmets, to go with their less robust saw line!

You're trying too hard, Dude.

 

[JRobyn]

I kinda like how we can turn even a safety thread into a kerfuffle!

- Jay

 

[joeyd]

After 30 years of using chainsaws on a regular basis I retired to a home in the forest. While cutting some saplings on the hillside around the house I "gently" touched my left leg with the saw after cutting down through the trunk. I looked down, saw the damage to my workpants and was thankful my leg was still there. A few minutes later I noticed my foot felt sticky in my boot, needles to say after 6 stitches below my knee I bought a pair of chaps and ALWAYS wear them when using the saw along with eye and hearing protection. Watch out for cutting at odd angles or positions that are not completely level or stable!

 

[Threepoint]

Further on the issue of hearing protection, I've worn various earmuff-style protectors for years, but last year started using DIY custom-molded earplugs. They work great for chainsaw noise, shooting activities, and running our little open-station tractors at full throttle. Main advantages over muffs are less bulk, cooler on hot days, and you can wear any brand of hard hat, or a full-brimmed hat for sun protection. Can also be worn under the muffs for extra protection, but I've not found that necessary. One disadvantage is that you don't want to be taking them out and putting them in repeatedly if you can't wipe your hands reasonably clean beforehand. You can have a conversation without taking them out if both people speak loudly.

The kits are from Radians, and many online vendors sell them for around $10 to $13, incl. shipping. I've made two pair for myself, one for my wife. Here's one link:
Amazon.com: NEW Radians Custom Molded Earplugs ORANGE ear plugs: Home Improvement

 

[cqaigy2]

Further on the issue of hearing protection, I've worn various earmuff-style protectors for years, but last year started using DIY custom-molded earplugs. They work great for chainsaw noise, shooting activities, and running our little open-station tractors at full throttle. Main advantages over muffs are less bulk, cooler on hot days, and you can wear any brand of hard hat, or a full-brimmed hat for sun protection. Can also be worn under the muffs for extra protection, but I've not found that necessary. One disadvantage is that you don't want to be taking them out and putting them in repeatedly if you can't wipe your hands reasonably clean beforehand. You can have a conversation without taking them out if both people speak loudly.

The kits are from Radians, and many online vendors sell them for around $10 to $13, incl. shipping. I've made two pair for myself, one for my wife. Here's one link:
Amazon.com: NEW Radians Custom Molded Earplugs ORANGE ear plugs: Home Improvement

Very Nice!

Thanks for the idea and link.

 

[Happy Gilmore]

Further on the issue of hearing protection, I've worn various earmuff-style protectors for years, but last year started using DIY custom-molded earplugs. They work great for chainsaw noise, shooting activities, and running our little open-station tractors at full throttle. Main advantages over muffs are less bulk, cooler on hot days, and you can wear any brand of hard hat, or a full-brimmed hat for sun protection. Can also be worn under the muffs for extra protection, but I've not found that necessary. One disadvantage is that you don't want to be taking them out and putting them in repeatedly if you can't wipe your hands reasonably clean beforehand. You can have a conversation without taking them out if both people speak loudly.

The kits are from Radians, and many online vendors sell them for around $10 to $13, incl. shipping. I've made two pair for myself, one for my wife. Here's one link:
Amazon.com: NEW Radians Custom Molded Earplugs ORANGE ear plugs: Home Improvement

Looks interesting, I've never been too fond of the tapered disposable ear plugs. They always seem to work their way out.