November 4, 2026
When working with chainsaws, it is important to wear cut-resistant leg protection to reduce the risk of major injuries. While cut-resistant leg protection can be worn as chainsaw pants, the more common option among forest landowners and homeowners is chainsaw chaps. Chainsaw chaps have multiple layers of woven cut-resistant material such as ballistic nylon or […]
February 11, 2026
Most forest landowners and agricultural producers, as well as many homeowners, own a chainsaw for use on their property. Chainsaws can make quick work of clearing land, removing downed trees or limbs, and cutting firewood. However, chainsaws are inherently dangerous tools, and when injuries occur, they can be very severe and even fatal. The improper […]
January 8, 2024
In the first part of this series on chainsaw safety, Patrick Hiesl talked about the safety features of modern chainsaws (https://blogs.clemson.edu/fnr/2023/09/05/the-safety-features-of-a-modern-chainsaw/). Now, we are telling you about the personal protective equipment available to protect you from most major injuries. For chainsaw users, Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, includes leg, foot, eye, hearing, face, and hand […]
September 5, 2023
Now that the outside temperatures are cooling down, it is a great time to start working on cutting some firewood for next year or cleaning up some of those trees that the summer storms knocked over. Many of you have probably used chainsaws for years or decades and are well-versed in the use of them. […]
