Panik
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- Joined
- Mar 29, 2013
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- Tractor
- Kubota bx2360
I've had over 60 years experience using and being around chains saws. An accident usually will require one of two things. A band aide or a Para Medic squad and a surgical team.
Take your pick.
Truth ^
Perception and situational awareness are funny.
I don't do a whole bunch of saw work at home, mainly the typical actions that go with trimming up smaller trees associated with maintaining 4 acres of somewhat landscaped field.... PPE is usually only eye and ear pro...... and then occasionally a hardhat if circumstances in the overhead really seem to warrant it. (don't do a lot of true falling)
On the other hand I do prescribed fire in the winter time and absolutely refuse to use a saw on burn ops. (I don't get paid enough for the risk, and there are a lot more & better qualified people than I available).
However, if someone from the crew I'm running with is using a saw and I'm around I do my darnedest to make sure there's a small trauma/TQ kit immediately available and I have a radio in my hand.