Safety Manual

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OPERATOR SAFETY
A safety “hard hat” is highly recommended when felling or working
under trees, or when objects can fall on you. Wear heavy duty,
non slip gloves for improved grip, and also for protection against
cold and vibration.
Cut resistant, high top safety tip shoes or boots with non slip soles
should be worn. Clothing should be of sturdy, protective material.
It should be snug-tting to resist snagging, but roomy enough for
freedom of movement. Trouser legs should not be ared or cuffed,
and should be either tucked into the boot tops. Safety vests,
chain saw protective leg chaps, or logger’s pants of ballistic nylon
material are available. It is the operator’s responsibility to wear
such additional protection if conditions warrant it.
VITAL SAFETY GEAR TO WEAR WHEN CUTTING:
Hard Hat
Hearing Protection
Trim, protective
clothing
Non-Slip
Gloves
Thumb Under
Handle Bar
Eye Protection
Elbow as
straight as
possible
Protective,
non-slip
footwear
No Pants cuffs
to snag in
underbrush
ANSI Z-87
Eyewear
Hearing
Protection
Protective
Gloves
Cut
Resistant
Leg Chaps
Cut
Resistant
Steel-Toe
Boots
Hard Hat
PRECAUTIONS IN HOT, HUMID WEATHER
Heavy logger’s clothing can cause overheating and increase the risk of
operator fatigue. Heat stroke is possible. Under these adverse conditions,
you must judge whether wearing heavy protective clothing, or lighter but less
protective items, bears the least risk. Or you might choose to work early in
the morning or delay work until the temperature drops. Take plenty of water
breaks during periods of strenuous activity, especially in warmer weather.
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST VIBRATION AND COLD
It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome, which affects the
ngers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to cold and
vibration. Accordingly, your chain saw has shock mounts designed to reduce
the intensity of vibration received through the handles. Exposure to cold
and vibration may cause tingling and burning followed by loss of color and
numbness in the ngers. We strongly recommend the following precautions,
because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown.