THE CONTEGO GUIDE TO CHAINSAW PROTECTION

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EN 381: PROTECTION AGAINST HAND-HELD CHAINSAWS

The European standard EN 381 complies with protective clothing for chainsaw users.This norm is divided into different parts (or designs).
Each part treats a specific part of the body:

• EN 381-5 : Requirements for leg protectors
• EN 381-7 : Requirements for chainsaw protective gloves
• EN 381-9 : Requirements for chainsaw protective gaiters
• EN 381-11: Requirements for upper part of the body

The norm also prescribes 4 classes that correspond to the chain speed with which the tests have been done:

• Class 0 : 16 m/s
• Class 1 : 20 m/s
• Class 2 : 24 m/s
• Class 3 : 28 m/s

381-5: LEG PROTECTORS

PROTECTION AGAINST HAND-HELD CHAINSAWS

• This part specifies the demands for leg protection wear and defines the types (or designs) of leg protection wear, according to the kind of protection:

TYPE A

• The chainsaw protective clothing of type A is designed for professional users whilst working on the ground.
• Type A (or front protection) covers each leg partly (180°)

TYPE C

• The chainsaw protective clothing of type C is designed for occasional users and also for professionals when working in off ground situations.
• Type C covers each leg all around (360°) protection.

EN ISO 17249: CHAINSAW PROTECTIVE BOOTS

PROTECTION AGAINST HAND-HELD CHAINSAWS

A chainsaw boot complying to EN ISO 17249 will automatically comply to EN ISO 20345 for safety footwear.