PPE and Peer Pressure

[Stein]

Well, y'all been rubbing off on me. I've cut firewood for years and never even gave PPE (other than muffs) a second thought. All of the reading here made me change my mind. It wasn't enough when I bumped my thigh with the saw last year and just tore the jeans but no blood. Picked up a brand new pair of Stihl chaps still in the bag for $25 off of my local Cragislist today. Thanks for the push in the right direction. Helmet/faceshield are in the plans as well. I always avoided because all that I was aware of was the polycarbonate shields and they always seemed to get dirty. Now that I have seen the screen version, I will be purchasing.

Thanks again

 

[AT sawyer]

Take the time to tie back the loose straps on the leg clips. They have a way of catching on limbs and staubs when you're swamping out an area.

 

[AOD]

PPE is overrated. I was cutting in September of this year in shorts, street shoes and a T-shirt, no hearing protection (running a Super XL with modded muffler) and only sunglasses on, and on top of that I had my hair flying all over the place. Danger is awesome!

 

[cjcocn]

Well, I'm the type of guy that always makes it home (and no, we won't be talking about those nights out when I was younger ).

I've spent the night trying to get my (then) 2WD truck unstuck, only to walk out the next morning looking for a tow; I've walked 9 miles in front of a snow storm when I blew the chain case seal on my snow machine; I've had people on snow machines stop and ask me where I broke down while out on one of my walks (I was 15 miles from town in the middle of winter).

After all of that, the truth of the matter is that I realize how quickly and unexpected a chainsaw accident can happen and, because I cut alone out there, it doesn't matter how mentally tough I am if my blood is pouring out of an artery.

I am not done raising my 3 girls yet, and I'm not done being a husband to my wife yet. I figure that PPE will help me stay around longer if it blocks what could be a serious accident.

Wearing PPE is my choice, and that's the way it is. If I come across someone in the bush who isn't wearing it, that's their choice and really isn't any of my business. If I am talking to someone just getting into running a chainsaw I will mention it so that they are aware of PPE, but whether or not they choose to wear any is up to them.

Look at the time! It's 18:17 here and my new (to me) Jonsered 90 is waiting to be fixed so we can go out and cut some.

 

[Philbert]

Picked up a brand new pair of Stihl chaps still in the bag for $25 off of my local Cragislist today.

That's a good deal. Don't wait for a sale on the headgear.

Peer pressure is a big factor in people wearing/not wearing PPE. Followed closely by comfort and fashion.

Philbert
(peer-pressured, comfortable, and fashionable in Minnesota)

 

[AOD]

Chicks dig scars. Nobody will be impressed by talking about a stretch mark from doing too much yoga.

 

[rsscully]

Not wearing PPE is like not wearing a condom. I just feels better, but it only takes one bad time to burn you. :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Nailgunner]

Chicks dig scars. Nobody will be impressed by talking about a stretch mark from doing too much yoga.

Chicks don't dig corpses and amputee fetishism isn't something they'll pick up overnight. I'll stick with substantial PPE, thanks

 

[toddstreeservic]

PPE is overrated. I was cutting in September of this year in shorts, street shoes and a T-shirt, no hearing protection (running a Super XL with modded muffler) and only sunglasses on, and on top of that I had my hair flying all over the place. Danger is awesome!

you, son, are, reckless.

 

[logbutcher]

Chicks dig scars. Nobody will be impressed by talking about a stretch mark from doing too much yoga.

Oh myyyyyy. I'm in love with the manly one. Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Show me your big bad scars............please Mr. ????
:yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock:

 

[stihl sawing]

It only takes ONE mistake...................AOD, What are we gonna do with ya.lol Wear your ppe please.

 

[tdi-rick]

Chicks dig scars. Nobody will be impressed by talking about a stretch mark from doing too much yoga.

actually all the local women talk about how I can get my long legs into some tight asanas and my strength at holding some of the poses, but not one of them comments on my scars, saws or saw ability, probably as their men are either fencers/cutters/bull riders/farm hands, etc.

The bloke that doesn't walk like he has two watermelons stuck under his arms, doesn't spend all night at the pub, can actually hold a conversation with a women and can actually bend and flex as he is about the only fella in the yoga class really gets their attention. :biggrinbounce2:

 

[Rftreeman]

PPE, seatbelt, condoms .................some do and some don't, what's meant to be will be............I got stitches from a stihl 460 with a 32" bar on my upper thigh but I still run without chaps sometimes...hard hat only when there is someone above cutting...dark cool looking safety glasses everyday cause I'm cool like that......lol

 

[MR4WD]

you, son, are, reckless.

Nah, he's just a waste of PPE!

 

[AOD]

Chicks don't dig corpses and amputee fetishism isn't something they'll pick up overnight. I'll stick with substantial PPE, thanks

I know a few chicks who dig corpses.

 

[Nailsbeats]

It's good stuff and will save you in the long run. Most all of the work I do requires special gear and PPE is just part of the package. Something as simple as safety glasses and earplugs. If you use them you don't have to run to the truck mirror 3 times a day to pull a piece of wood out of your eye or go home with your ears ringing. I will admit I don't wear chaps all the time, for every little cut, but when I am gearing up to cut a lot either them or chainsaw pants go on. A hardhat is a must for overhead work and climbing. Of course you can work without it, but at the end of the day using it should leave you more comfortable, less fatigued, and increase your overall longevity.

 

[serial killer]

I've successfully picked up one young lady while wearing clear safety glasses at the local bar. I was wearing them out of habit in the summertime, when I am wearing safeties pretty much nonstop. She thought they were interesting, tried them on, and I ended up wearing a different form of PPE by the end of the evening.

 

[Nailsbeats]

I've successfully picked up one young lady while wearing clear safety glasses at the local bar. I was wearing them out of habit in the summertime, when I am wearing safeties pretty much nonstop. She thought they were interesting, tried them on, and I ended up wearing a different form of PPE by the end of the evening.

Way to go, pickin they up in the clear safeties, you sly dog!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Stein]

Well, I picked up my new 361 this weekend, along with the full helmet/face screen/muffs outfit.

 

[stihl sawing]

Well, I picked up my new 361 this weekend, along with the full helmet/face screen/muffs outfit.