Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws

PPE - Personal Protective Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment for eyes, head and extremities, protective clothing, respiration devices and protective shields and barriers. In addition to PPE required for fireline duties, sawyers and swampers are also required to use approved chape, eye and hearing protection.

Bug Eyes and Safety Glasses

Safety Glasses

Bug Eyes or Safety Glasses are a form of eye protection and must be worn while operating a chain saw. These are made from glass or plastic that will not shatter when broken or compromised.

Calk Boots

Heavy boots containing numerous steel calks or spikes. A part of the professional fallers/ safety equipment used to promote secure footing.

Chaps

Personal protective equipment which cover the legs from the waist to 2" below the boot tops. All wildland fire chain saw operators and swampers must wear approved chainsaw chaps. Chaps should be orange as depicted.

First Aid Kit

As referenced in this course, a kit including blood borne pathogen protective equipment (as aminimum, surgical gloves, face masks, eye protection, and CPR clear mouth barriers) in addition to standare first aid supplies.

Helmet

A helmet or hard hat must be worn at all times while operating a chain saw. This type of head gear also includes a face shield and hearing protection.