Derf
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Ok, not so much a chainsaw specific question, but related, and hopefully this question will get some eyeballs and answers.
I think all fallers are required to carry a first aid kit, in case of an accident out in the field. In reality the radio is the best help you've got, but I am wondering what everyone brings with them?
I keep a deluxe, universal kit in my truck and I take a small (and I do mean small) first aid kit with me, but I'm not bringing anything like Israeli battle bandages or clotting sponges. I don't anticipate the worst, more like the little things. Based off my experience, my first aid kit for chainsaw work has
1) J&J fabric band aids. Because I once shredded a finger pulling a chain while sharpening (and I hate plastic band aids)
2) Styptic pen/powder, because sometimes the bandaid doesn't stop the bleeding
3) bottle of saline eye flush solution. Because I really hate it if I get something in my eye.
4) pair of tweezers. Because I've gotten a few splinters and bee stings.
5) ibuprofen, because I'm not 25 anymore.
And that's it. I either keep it in a belt pack on me or in my backpack near by where I'm working. It's enough to get me through at least until I get back to the truck for my bigger first aid kit, or my house to fix whatever needs serious fixing. Hopefully I don't do anything that needs a tourniquet!
Now, if you have a field first aid kit, tell me what's in it.
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I think all fallers are required to carry a first aid kit, in case of an accident out in the field. In reality the radio is the best help you've got, but I am wondering what everyone brings with them?
I keep a deluxe, universal kit in my truck and I take a small (and I do mean small) first aid kit with me, but I'm not bringing anything like Israeli battle bandages or clotting sponges. I don't anticipate the worst, more like the little things. Based off my experience, my first aid kit for chainsaw work has
1) J&J fabric band aids. Because I once shredded a finger pulling a chain while sharpening (and I hate plastic band aids)
2) Styptic pen/powder, because sometimes the bandaid doesn't stop the bleeding
3) bottle of saline eye flush solution. Because I really hate it if I get something in my eye.
4) pair of tweezers. Because I've gotten a few splinters and bee stings.
5) ibuprofen, because I'm not 25 anymore.
And that's it. I either keep it in a belt pack on me or in my backpack near by where I'm working. It's enough to get me through at least until I get back to the truck for my bigger first aid kit, or my house to fix whatever needs serious fixing. Hopefully I don't do anything that needs a tourniquet!
Now, if you have a field first aid kit, tell me what's in it.
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