STIHL Chainsaw Safety Week

STIHL has donated over $10,000 worth of equipment to Disaster Relief Australia to support its vital work.

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Monday, June 2, to Sunday, June 8, was STIHL Chainsaw Safety Week in Australia.

The world’s leading chainsaw brand is determined to continue building awareness of the life-saving importance of chainsaw safety – during that week and every time people operate a chainsaw.

Facts and figures

In the lead up to the week, STIHL conducted a nation-wide survey that aimed to spotlight concerning trends and the need for urgent action when it comes to safe and proper use of a chainsaw.

Key findings included:

• Nearly a third of Australians said they, or someone they know, had had an accident or near miss with a chainsaw

• Four in 10 respondents had never used PPE when using a chainsaw

• Though nearly three in four respondents have or had access to a chainsaw, only 13% had received formal training, and 40% had received no training whatsoever to safely operate a chainsaw

• Despite similar ownership numbers between men and women, 72% of men were confident with a chainsaw and 67% of women were not.

An urgent need