How to mitigate risks when sawing

In this article, Husqvarna looks at the safety precautions that should be taken when operating a chainsaw.

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According to Charles Henderson, business development manager at Husqvarna Group, most chainsaws come equipped with safety features. This includes chain brakes that allow the user to stop the chain quickly should it not automatically engage through inertia.

Lacerations, which occur when individuals come into contact with the chainsaw chain, represent the most frequent type of chainsaw-related injuries. Surprisingly, however, even though nearly half of all chainsaw-related injuries affect the legs, the importance of chainsaw pants is frequently underestimated. To mitigate these risks, wearing the appropriate protective gear is essential. Ensure you have the following:

• Chainsaw pants: Engineered to stop a chain immediately when encountering their sprocket clogging material. For example, Husqvarna now offers locally made chainsaw pants that conform to the latest international standards, namely ISO 11393.

• Forestry jackets: Vital for safeguarding your upper body.