Chainsaw PPE

Chainsaw PPE

Arkansas Department of Transportation Jade Youngblood

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Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to answer:

• What is PPE?
• Why is PPE important?
• What PPE is needed when operating chainsaw?

Explore the different types of chainsaw injuries and how often they occur with the photo.

IMPORTANT

Foot Injuries 2,885

Leg Injuries 16, 348

Upper Body Injuries 2,141

Arm/Hand Injuries 17,994

Head Injuries 3,418

Chainsaw PPE is

36, 000 chainsaw injuries occur a year nationwide

Kickback

Pushback

Pull In

How Injuries Occur

EYEWEAR

SAW CHAPS

FOOTWEAR

Types of Chainsaw PPE

HARDHAT

Other Chainsaw PPE

SHIRT & PANTS

GLOVES

EAR WEAR

• What is PPE?
• Why is PPE important?
• What PPE is needed when operating chainsaw?

Objectives Review

NAPE & CHIN STRAP Assures proper fit of cradle

BRIM Protects from sun

SWEATBAND Keeps sweat from impairing vision

SHELL & CRADLE Absorbs force of impact

Required where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact

HARDHAT

Proper eye protection keeps wood chips and other flying objects from damaging eyes.

Consider these features

• Shatter Resistant
• UV Protection
• Side & Top Shields
• Anti-Fog Lenses

EYEWEAR

How Chaps Work

Saw Chaps in Action

Saw chaps are the most important component of chainsaw PPE. They're the difference between a minor injury and losing a leg.

SAW CHAPS

Not only is footwear important to avoid chainsaw injuries, they also protect from fallen trees and limbs.

Consider these features

• Compression Resistant
• Impact Resistant
• Steel Toed

FOOTWEAR