I guess you could argue a wire core couldn't be cut, then if it is they would just say "he should have had two". I talked to three compliance officers last week regarding one-handed chain sawing. Two admitted to many of the regulations being vague or "grey." They understand some of the needs of industry while at the same time trying to cover safety "holes." Two said the same thing almost word for word - that industry dictates many of their mandates. I guess not many people are making claims for injuries sustained one-handing, because all three just said refer to the user manual, I said it doesn't cover many situations or climbing, they said take care as long as we hear your saw running that's a good thing. None seemed too concerned. Most of the compliance officers here are good. Mandatory training and documentation is on its way in June I believe.
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Trimmin' bush and caring for flowers is good 'n' all...
but sometimes ya gotta let the big wood fly and pound the garden. |