Why FORESTAR?

Chainsaws have the potential to cause major injuries. It is essential that anyone who uses a chainsaw at work should have received adequate training and be competent in using a chainsaw for the type of work that they are required to do. They are also required to wear appropriate chainsaw protective clothing while using the chainsaw.

Forestar chainsaw protective clothing is designed for logging operators, and thanks to its special protective layer, it stops the chainsaw and prevents the person from being harmed.

Forestar chainsaw protective clothing is the first EN 381 certified product manufactured in Turkey.

Chainsaw protective clothing should be used with the right equipment for full protection. These are chainsaw boots, chainsaw gloves, helmets, visors and ear protectors.

Application Areas

• Arboriculture
• Forestry
• Power Distribution
• Farming

Requirements for protective clothing that protects against chainsaw:

Some of chainsaw PPE are labelled Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3. This labelling defines the chainsaw speed at which that particular item of PPE was tested and therefore the speed at which it can effectively stop the chain. Class 1 products are tested with a chainsaw speed of 20m/s. Class 2 products at 24m/s and Class 3 at 28m/s.

Leg protection is an important piece of PPE when operating a chainsaw and should comply with EN381-5.

Safety helmet to EN 397. Hearing protection to EN 352-1. Eye protection: Mesh visors to EN 1731 or safety glasses to EN 166.

Upper body protection: Chainsaw jackets should comply with EN 381-11.

Chainsaw Gloves should comply with EN388 for Mechanical Hazards and EN 381-7 for Handheld Chainsaws – protection against chainsaw cuts, thorny material and cold/ wet conditions.

Specific requirements for Chainsaw Safety Boots are included in EN ISO 20345:2011.