The traditional design B of the Standard EN 381-5, was chosen by the SA Forestry Industry, backed by FESA and SABS due to the femoral artery protection in both the left and right leg. Should a chainsaw operator sustain a cut to the femoral artery, they could bleed to death within seconds.
** Studies quantified in the SA Chainsaw Safety and Operating Handbook (produced by FESA & ICFR), reveal that 12% of leg injuries occur in the calf area. Only our B+ range offers both EU certification and calf protection.
NOTE: The user of this trouser must be skilled in the correct and safe use of the chainsaw, as the safeguard offered by this garment in no way offers total protection against the use of a chainsaw or its improper us.
The user of this trouser must aquaint themselves fully with the instructions for the operation of the chainsaw; and correct care of the garment itself.
