Tree cutting accident

[Rockbadchild]

My hardware store sells firearms and ammo, so does the liquor store.
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That's what I call a one stop shop

 

[Eagle1]

That's what I call a one stop shop

We call them ATF stores.

 

[Torvy]

Churches out here raffle off handguns, too.

Not a joke.

 

[Eagle1]

Churches out here raffle off handguns, too.

Not a joke.

SO does the PTA here..

 

[WinterDeere]

I am sorry but I have to challenge this ... is there something wrong with that? same with table saw, circular saw, power nailers, wood chipper, lawn mower, snow blower and power drills... All dangerous, one of which send more people to the IR than the chainsaw ... you know which one ? power nailer is the answer... what are you suggesting mandatory training before purchase so a home owner can't execute any dangerous task without training ?? Let me point out you guys (USA) don't even do that with fire arms.

Whenever discussing mishaps, you must distinguish between frequency and severity. I’d believe that nailers have more frequent mishaps, but few power tool injuries compare in severity to those commonly received from a chainsaw.

 

[Rockbadchild]

Whenever discussing mishaps, you must distinguish between frequency and severity. I’d believe that nailers have more frequent mishaps, but few injuries compare in severity to those commonly received from a chainsaw.

I agree but the same cannot be said with the rest of this list ... although I agree chainsaws has both frequency and severity compare to the rest of the list, but lets not leave aside the irony with firearm that has also both... I don't want to make this about firearm just find it irony amusing.

I am totally against restricting what a home owner can and can't do or purchases with his money and land without a safety course from someone who likely has no field experience and only know how to operate it safely and barely know how to operate it ... Also about the severity of the incidents, are they cause from the chainsaw or from the result of cutting a tree ? one could make the argument that the latter would/could happen with a hand saw or a axe, so now we are down with laceration alone ... are they worse then other saws? perhaps more painful but in general not as serious than a circular saw or table saw ... (personal opignion)

 

[HawkinsHollow]

I have never worn a safety device in my life outside of safety glasses maybe 50% of the time.
Been at it for 40+ years without a significant injury.

Sounds like you have the right combination of luck and skill. Still not something I would brag about. The first time something does happen (if you have been at it 40+ years you must be getting to THAT age) you are going to feel pretty foolish about it.

I have a buddy like you, probably worse. He might wear gloves if I am lucky. Will run a circle mill with chips flying everywhere without safety glasses. Still doing the thing at 63. I have never given him a lecture about it, I know it wouldn't make a difference.

I prefer to err on the side of caution. Mitigate risk wherever possible. I mean I am not running around looking like an OSHA poster, but putting on some chaps, gloves or safety glasses is easier than coming back from a serious injury

 

[kenmbz]

I have had items hit my safety glasses and face shield and almost pierce them.
Drilling, grinding , welding and tree work can all get you.

 

[WinterDeere]

I have had items hit my safety glasses and face shield and almost pierce them.

I have the rare pleasure of having watched my middle-school shop teacher get nailed in the safety glasses by a knot ejected from a table saw running on the far side of the room, while he was explaining the importance of safety glasses to another student. I have honestly never seen a better-timed answer to any debate, ever.

 

[ArlyA]

Who here has had any sawyer safety education?