The trousers are longer than normal trousers, to give you the flexibility to bend and ensure full leg protection. As a general guide though sizes 48-52 are about medium 54-56 are large, and 58 to 60+ are extra-large. If you have a 35 inch waist like me you should go for a size 58 if you want to wear these over some jeans. The outer material is made of 100% polyester and is resistant to the usual culprits such as water, oil, and abrasion. This material is also nicely breathable. materials they need to take part in STEM activities. To find out more and register for the schemes, please follow the links below: Lower leg injuries when working with a chainsaw are some of the most common among tree surgeons, woodcutters and other chainsaw users.

Apprentices are employees – they have a contract, are paid and get the same benefits as everyone else. For anyone who is in the dangerous but rather exciting business of arboriculture, the central issue must always be on safety. Along with helmets and chainsaw boots, chainsaw trousers have become top of the tree surgeon’s list of essential PPE when it comes to chainsaw work. HOW CHAINSAW SAFETY TROUSERS WORK There are also four different classes of chainsaw protection. The class refers to the resistance to penetration by a chainsaw and is measured by the cutting speed of the chain at metres per second, and is generally governed by the number of layers of protection within the product. Most chainsaw trousers fall into Class 1 or Class 2. All together there are 5 layers to these trousers which is more than you usually see with this kind of lower cost product. These extra layers means that the material can be lighter while still offering good protection, and this adds to how comfortable they are to wear. While some would argue that these chaps should not be technically called trousers, I have decided to group them all in together because-

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Note that chainsaw safety trousers don’t just protect you from the chain. They also shield your skin from flying wood chips, heat and oils. What to Consider When Buying Chainsaw Safety Trousers a) European Certification Saying that, even after adjusting the waist on my pair, I still felt that the crotch hung down a little bit too far for my liking. This is the problem with universal, one size fits all style of chainsaw trousers- there are just too many body sizes and shapes out there so you are going to get some discomfort for some people, somewhere along the line.

The affairs, business and property of the Company are being managed by the Administrators and who act as agents of the Company without personal liability. Most of the work will be outdoors in all weathers. The work can be very noisy, and you may be exposed to sawdust and fumes from tools, pesticides and fertilisers. You’ll wear protective clothing such as helmets, ear protectors and chainsaw protective boots, trousers and gloves. You’ll also use specialist rope access and positioning systems.Stump Grinders– Stump Grinders have powerful rotating teeth to reduce the part of the tree trunk that is left after felling to sawdust, thus removing the stump and also removing that part of the tree and main roots that grow underground. Grinding out a stump avoids trip hazards in a garden setting and also prevents regrowth and decay affecting other plants nearby. Stump grinders come in various sizes from small ones the size of a ride on mower to those as large as a tractor. An apprenticeship is a unique blend of work experience and study to help build the skills and knowledge you need for your career. One of the advantages of chainsaw chaps is that they are easy to slip on over your jeans and then you just use the three straps (one at the waist and two on the legs) to secure them in place. This makes them a good choice if you think you are going to be in and out of the house a lot as you can just slip them off when you enter and not risk getting dirt and oil everywhere, which would no doubt make the wife very happy….not. One thing we like about these trousers is the versatile size range. They are available in eight Euro sizes ranging from 48 to 62. Chainsaw safety trousers are understandably heavier than normal trousers. But they shouldn’t be too heavy that you have trouble walking or get hot and sweaty when wearing them. f) Visibility

Most chainsaw safety trousers come with bright coloured lines, patches or panels for easy visibility in low light conditions. So, for things like chopping firewood they are perfectly fine, but if you plan to get up on a ladder to take out some overhanging branches, you would be better off with something that offers more all-round protection due to the increased risk of injury. INDG 174 A short guide to the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations, 1992– HSE publications In the Republic of Ireland, the area of forest is estimated to be 770,020 ha or 11% of the total land area of Ireland - over 50% of this is in public ownership, mainly through Coillte In conclusion, if you have the extra few quid to spare, I would go with these trousers every day of the week. However, if you are on a tighter budget or just don’t use chainsaws enough to warrant paying a hundred quid, any of the other, cheaper products would more than suffice.

But the difference between an apprenticeship and a normal job is that apprentices are regularly released from work for training. Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Tree climbing and aerial rescue They help to open the doors to a world of opportunities and possibilities which come from pursuing STEM subjects and careers. this helps learners to understand that STEM plays a vital role in finding solutions to real world issues or challenges such as