Chainsaw safety

[1930]

I know there is an ongoing 11 page thread.

Can someone cut to the chase and recommend the BEST safety gear that I should be wearing while using the chainsaw. Cost isnt so much an issue as long as we arent talking Nasa kinda stuff.

I had a chain break yesterday, caught my left testacle, dropped me to my knees.

Im done playing around.

I cant wear steel toed boots and Id prefer something that isnt gonna stink after a while cause I typically sweat like a pig.

Thanks

Im gonna go read the 11 pages now

 

[groundcover]

Tree stuff.com is a good resource. Helmet,chaps ,gloves. I got the Husqvarna boots from them but thank goodness I don’t have to wear them in Florida!

 

[ericm979]

Get the steel toe boots. Not only can you drop a log or a round on your foot but you can cut it too. Spend money for good ones, they last a long time if you take care of them. I like Redwing logger boots because they come in widths.
Some companies make chainsaw boots that are even more protective.

Many companies make good chaps. Full wrap chaps protect the backs of your calves but block more air flow. Make sure you get chaps that are long enough. Good chaps come in lengths. If they end half way down your calves like the ones the Stihl dealer sold me they're leaving parts unprotected.

 

[1930]

Im on page 8 of this https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/safety/381207-time-chainsaw-chaps-8.html thread and so far just outdated or non specific links/discussion.

Im not gonna pick up the saw again without the proper gear, if someone could give me a link to whats proper that would be great.

 

[atsah]

These and a pair of gloves..

TreeStuff - Chaps & Attire

 

[1930]

These and a pair of gloves..

TreeStuff - Chaps & Attire

I know zero about chaps, can you be more specific, lots of choices in that link

 

[atsah]

Arborwear RAC Chaps Apron Style.. Apron chaps is what most people buy. You can them at a Stihl, Husqvarna dealer and others I'm sure..

 

[Citydude]

I use the apron style chaps. The full wrap around are too uncomfortable for me to wear in the summer.

 

[atsah]

Here's the whole setup for the homeowner for $100..

Husqvarna Protective clothing PPE Homeowner Kit

 

[oosik]

I've always found that MY biggest safety issue is FATIGUE. Knowing when to stop and rest or stop for the day. I wear steel toed boots, safety glasses, chain saw pants, long sleeve shirt and gloves.

Its been over twenty years since I've fallen one of my truly large ( 38" to 42" on the butt ) Ponderosa pines. Now I just thin & chip my pine stands ( 1" to 6" on the butt ). Around 900 every spring.

Still, fatigue, has put a nice gash in the toe of my boot and obliterated a leg on my chain saw pants.