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PERSONAL SAFETY
Wear Protective Gear
Wear protective gear. Always use steel capped safety footwear with
non-slip soles, snug-fitting clothing, heavy-duty non-slip gloves, eye
protection such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen, an
approved safety hard hat and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers)
to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hearing checked
regularly as chainsaw noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.
Proper Clothing (Pic. 1)
Do not wear loose clothing, jewellery or anything that could get
caught in moving machinery.
Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete
freedom of movement. Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties,
jewellery, flared or cuffed pants or anything that could become
entangled with the chainsaw or timber. Wear overalls or jeans with
a reinforced cutting resistant insert.
Protect your hands with gloves when handling chainsaw and chain.
Heavy-duty non-slip gloves improve your grip and protect your
hands.
Good footing is most important in chainsaw work. Wear
sturdy boots with non-slip soles. Steel-toed safety boots are
recommended.
Proper eye protection is a must. Non-fogging, vented goggles and
a face screen is recommended. Their use reduces the risk of eye and
facial injury.
Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect your head.
Chainsaw noise may damage your hearing. Always wear noise
protection equipment (ear plugs or ear muffs) to protect your
hearing.
Continual and regular users should have their hearing checked
regularly.
Hair
Long hair should be tied back or contained in a protective covering.
Eye Protection
The use of safety goggles is highly recommended (normal glasses
are not sufficient for eye protection) when using or refuelling
chainsaw. Prescription glasses do not have safety lenses.
Footwear
Where there is the risk of heavy objects or if there is a risk of
slipping on wet or slippery floors, suitable non–slip steel capped
safety footwear should be worn. Protect your feet from dropping
accidents.
Ear Protection
The use of ear protection is highly recommended when using a
chainsaw. The continual noise may damage your ears.
Respiratory Protection
Always wear approved breathing protection when decanting fuel.
ALWAYS use this chainsaw in a well ventilated area. Never use
indoors.
WARNING: Do not breathe in exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes are
poisonous and may cause drowsiness, unconsciousness and even
death.
Do Not Over Reach
Do not over reach. Keep a proper footing and maintain your
balance at all times. Avoid using abnormal stances and awkward
body positions.
Stay Alert
Watch what you are doing, use common sense, and never operate
a chainsaw when you are tired, drinking alcohol, taking drugs or if
taking medication that causes drowsiness.
Do not handle or operate a chainsaw when you are fatigued, ill or
upset or if you have taken alcohol, drugs or medication. You must
be in good physical condition and mentally alert. Chainsaw work
is strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated
by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating a
chainsaw.
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