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Chainsaw Safety
The potential for injury can be minimized by use of
proper personal protective equipment and safe operating
procedures. This document addresses safe operating
procedures for chain saw work. However, anyone
attempting to operate a chain saw should always refer to
manufacturers’ safety manuals.
Chain saw operators should be trained in the safe
operation and maintenance of chain saws as well as CPR
and First Aid training.
For all operations involving the use
of chain saws, it is strongly recommended that at least two
people be knowledgeable in First Aid and CPR. Operators
should follow all manufacturer safety procedures. All
appropriate personal protective equipment should be
used, including hard hat, chaps, and eye, face, foot, hand
and hearing protection.
Equipment
Chain saws should be equipped with at least two
separate anti-kick back features. Chain brake, low kick
back chain, reduced kick back bar, or nose guard are
among current devices available.
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