Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with Chainsaws

While no PPE can provide 100% protection against cuts from chainsaws, the following should be used:

• Safety Helmet (complying with EN397)
• Eye protection (mesh visor complying with EN 1731 or safety glasses to EN 166)
• Hearing protection (complying with EN 352)
• Leg Protection* incorporating chain clogging materials (complying with EN 381-5)
• Protective Boots* with good grip and protective guarding at front vamp and instep (complying with EN 345-2)

*These items should carry the CE chainsaw logo.

They should also be marked with the level of protection they provide :

• Class 0 – is tested to a chain speed of 16m/s
• Class 1 – is tested to a chain speed of 20m/s
• Class 2 – is tested to a chain speed of 24m/s
• Class 3 – is tested to a chain speed of 28m/s

The level of protection is related to the chain speed of the saw and is called CLASS.

Leg protection is also described by “TYPE”:

• Type A – has an 180 degree front protection with 200mm above the crotch plus 50mm on each left seam.
• Type C has 360 degree protection with 200mm above the crotch on the front and to within 50mm of the crotch on the back.

If you’re in need of Land Based Training then check out the courses available from Blake Training here.

CE chainsaw logo, chainsaw training, PPE | Leave a reply