WARNING FOR ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW USERS! The fibers will not stop the sprocket on most electric chain saws because of their constant high torque.
Recommended Chainsaw and OPE Standard Requirements
- cUL/BNQ Class 'A'
- TCS 3,000 feet per minute
- Front & back protection
- Back pad below knee
- Class 'B'
- TCS 3,000 feet per minute
- Front protection
- (minimum 15" vertical in middle)
- W.C.B.-B.C.
- TCS 3,600 feet per minute
- Front protection pad 1.5 inches below waistband with 4" extra on left side of each leg
- *STIHL pant has cut protection up to waist
- ENFORM
- TCS 3,600 feet per minute
- Minimum 28" long front pad, 4" extra on left side of each leg
- *STIHL pant has TCS of 4100 feet per minute to comply with high industry safety standard demands
Safety Guide
- What to consider when choosing which type of leg protection is right for you:
- Weight
- 'PRO' leg protection is lighter in weight and features Kevlarฎ pads for maximum safety.
- 'STANDARD' leg protection is economical without sacrificing safety. Pads are constructed of a ballistic nylon/Kevlarฎ blend which is slightly heavier but still provides excellent protection.
- Working conditions
- A cotton outer fabric is more breathable and thus desirable in hot and dry conditions.
- A nylon outer fabric is more moisture-resistant and will be preferable in cold and/or wet conditions.
- For work in proximity to live power lines or other fire hazards, we recommend flame and hydrocarbon flash fire-resistant (FR) safety pants.
- For arborists, we suggest the URBAN safety pant, or the premium, ADVANCE PLUS safety pant.
- If equipment frequently changes hands or is used sporadically, chaps may be a better option.