If you are a user of a chainsaw, whether for home use or for your trade, there are several ranges of accessories and attachments you can buy to enable you to work safer.

Unlike most basic tools and even the odd power tool, this is one of those items where safety equipment must be used, and to the highest level possible.

All chainsaws whether they are battery-powered, electric, or petrol driven, can be used more safely with the right accessories, attachments, and protective safetyware. With regards to safetyware this includes protective boots, trousers, jackets, gloves, helmets, and goggles or glasses.

A large majority of chain saw users only use their saws freehand, and whilst this is ok providing a safe work practice is followed, the job of cutting wood that has already been felled can be made even safer still by using a dedicated attachment such as a sawhorse.

Other accessories that can help you to work safer with your chainsaw are items such as protective blade covers, tensioning tools, circuit (rcd) breakers, sheathed extension leads, and many more.

In addition to physical items you can also work safer with a chain saw if you attend a chainsaw training course. This could be for working at height (aerial use) or at ground level.

Protective Safety Clothing

There is a wide range of dedicated safety clothing aimed at the chainsaw user.

• Protective Gloves
• Safety Trousers
• Safety Jackets
• Protective Boots
• Face, Ear, and Head Protection
• Eye Protection

Protective Gloves

 For the chain saw operator these need to be cut resistant. Two types are common; leather and textile. For European users the most common rating of these gloves is BS EN 381. Most have a cut resistant feature on the back side of the glove.

Safety Trousers

Depending on the job being undertaken it is not essential for the operator to wear a full protective suit. Safety trousers however are a must to provide main body protection with this type of forestry and tree care power tool.

Safety “Cut Resistant” trousers can be bought in various forms; seatless trousers, bib and brace trousers, and ”full” protective trousers.

Safety Jackets 

The jackets designed for chainsaw use are typically manufactured from a textile type material. In addition to being cut resistant they are usually also protective as regards being water-resistant as well as being highly visible having reflective panels present. The usual European safety standard is BS EN381.

Protective Boots

Safety footwear for use with a chainsaw are usually boots manufactured in rubber or leather incorporating a cut blocking material. A large selection of these boots also have steel toecaps as well as being water resistant.

Safety boots used by foresty workers and chain saw users also must incorporate a rough tread giving sure footing when working on site. Several brands of boots are also available to buy that feature self cleaning soles.

As with protective clothing you can also find safety boots with reflective panels attached that give extra visibility and safety in the dark.

The cut resistant area is usually on the front upper side and toe cap area of the boot.

Face Protection

This is required to protect a chainsaw users face from flying debris including twigs, dust, chippings, and bark. Several types of face protectors can be purchased including; clear plastic visors and mesh visors manufactured from plastic or metal.

Ear Protection

There are several different types of protective safety equipment you can buy for ear protection. Amongst these are ear defenders that can be attached to a safety helmet or visor, or just on their own. Other alternatives are ear plugs or a head band that has protective ear plugs attached.

When choosing which type of ear protection to buy for use with a chainsaw two things should be considered; the level of noise protection and also their comfortability.

Most ear plugs are of the disposable type, ear defenders are re-useable and generally offer full coverage of the operators ears.

Head Protection

Your head must be well protected when using a chainsaw. In forests , woods, and large areas of greenery, branches and tree cuttings can quickly find their way down, especially after a storm of bad weather.

Most chainsaw protective helmets are manufactured from a type of tough plastic such as ABS. This allows a light weight construction coupled with high strength. Other features on these helmets include; visors, air vents, adjustable straps, anti dazzle peaks, and many more.

Chainsaw helmets are also available to buy that incorporate safety ear defenders as well as UV indicators.

Eye Protection

When it comes to working safer with your chainsaw eye protection is another must. There are two popular types of eye safety wear you can buy; protective glasses and goggles.

Most are manufactured using high quality extra impact plastic offering protection from flying debris including dust, cuttings, abrasive particles.

You can also buy safety glasses designed specifically for outdoor use that feature lenses for clearer visibility in differing conditions. These can vary in performance from brand to brand but examples are as per the Stihl range that comprises; clear lenses for general work, yellow lenses for contrast in poor light conditions, orange coloured lenses for contrast in bright light conditions, and tinted lenses for use in very bright conditions.  

General Accessories

• Carry Case
• Carrier Bag
• Tensioning Tools
• Sawhorse
• Protective Blade Covers
• Electric Circuit Breaker (rcd)

Carry Cases – Carrier Bags

Safety when handling a chainsaw can be improved by the use of a carry case or storage carry bag. As the name suggests these offer protection to the owner as well as to the machine itself when carrying or storing a saw of this type.

The main objective of these accessories is to offer protection from the tool cutting blade. By being enclosed in a plastic or textile housing it is kept away from personnel improving safety handling.

Blade Tensioning Tools

Although this is an inexpensive accessory it offers practical help in adjusting a chain saws cutting blade. As the blade wears and stretches safety could be comprised by the blade jumping off the saws bar or sprockets.

Why not buy and utilise a tensioning tool to keep your chainsaw safe?

Sawhorse 

One of the easiest ways to improve safety whilst cutting with this type of power tool is to use a chainsaw sawhorse.

Specifically designed for help with cutting timber sections, a sawhorse allows you to secure logs and trunks as well as branches securely in place making cutting easier and safer at the same time.

Why struggle cutting at ground level when you can work faster and safer with a chain saw sawhorse?

Most accessories of this type are manufactured out of either wood or metal.

The wooden variants tend to be more aimed at users that have a need to cut kindle and firewood. The metal variation is more suitable for general chain saw users that have a requirement for general tree and logging work, forestry maintenance, and cutting work in the garden, or on the estate or farm.

Because the metal variant is aimed at general use they usually employ some form of restraint or chain to hold the log or branch in place whilst it is being cut.

Protective Blade Covers 

Otherwise referred to as a scabbard, a blade cover provides protection to the bar and loop blade of a chain saw as well as to the operator. The preferred choice is for the cover to be manufactured out of plastic as this is easy to use, light in weight, can offer protection to the blade, and prevents injury to anyone moving or transporting the saw itself.

Circuit Breaker

A circuit breaker (or RCD) is a must for the user of an electric powered chainsaw. This accessory is basically an automatic electrical switch that is designed to cut off the electric supply to a piece of equipment or tool should a fault or damage be present in the cable or plug that is fitted to it.

With regards to an electric chainsaw the most common occurrence where this accessory can improve safety no end is where the user cuts through the electric extension cable lead with the saws blade.

If a circuit breaker is used (and activated) it will cut off the power supply preventing a possible electric shock.

Unlike a power fuse a circuit breaker can be reset and used immediately providing the faulty cable / plug is replaced or repaired, if it is not the RCD device will trip again.

Of course this accessory can only be used in conjunction with an electric powered chainsaw.

Available in several different sizes and shapes a rubbish skip could be the answer to any clearance or waste removal needs you have whether for domestic use or business use.

The job of getting rid of unwanted items and especially left over materials from building works or gardening tasks can be both time consuming as well as costly.

When you consider the amount of time it can take to clear a loft out, or just get rid of tree prunings and plant clippings when overhauling your garden, local skip hire can often be the cheapest option.

What sizes of rubbish skip are available?

Typically there are four (4) sizes of rubbish skip you can rent. These being midi sizes, mini, standard, and commercial.

The most common size seen in the UK and across Europe is the standard size skip.

This is the shape and size that most builders, general contractors, landscapers, and all types of fitters choose for day to day clearance and waste removal jobs.

Can all skips be sited on the roadside?

In most UK cities you can site a rubbish skip on the side of the road providing it is not a hazard to pedestrians and road users. When renting a skip it is always wise to ask the provider before going ahead with your order.

It goes without saying that in certain conservative and historic areas you will not be able to site a skip without a permit. An example of this could be if you are wanting to hire a skip in York. Being a historic City a large number of areas and roads fall into conservation areas where council approval must be obtained before any building, construction, or similar work is undertaken. This also includes restriction of skip placement as well.

What can you put in a rubbish skip?

With the exception of commercial type skips a “common” skip is for the disposal of general builders waste, old construction materials, as well as garden and household waste.

Examples of this are old paving slabs, bricks, building blocks, timber including old doors, kitchen units, furniture, and inert materials like soil, gravel, slate, and clay. As far as the home “domestic” user is concerned most household fixtures and items can be disposed of with the exception of anything that could be a hazard.

Items that should not be put in a rubbish skip (unless approved) are old tv sets, computer monitors, fridge and freezers, paints, solvents, and cleaning materials like bleach and acids.

How long can you keep a skip for?

This is entirely up to the customer. Most local hire operator contractors like to hire a skip for a period of time in the region of 10 to 14 days. It is common however for a client to rent one for several months at a time depending on their individual needs.

Industrial waste needs to be handled in a totally different way depending on what it is. It is wise to contact a local skip hire company prior to undertaking a removal project especially if you intend to dispose of large quantites of a certain item, eg a large quantity of old cement powder or concrete mix.

In these scenarios a commercial skip may be the answer, or alternatively it may need specialsit removal by a commercial waste removal company.

This particular powered tool is one of the most useful items of garden machinery you can buy for tacking the job of clearing fallen leaves and twigs in the Autumn and Winter.

As the name suggests this type of leaf blower is carried on the back of the operator usually by way of a harness attatched to a carry support frame.

Backpack leaf blowers are self contained units that run on petrol (usually two stroke engined) and which incorporate a compact engine with a high speed blower unit. Air is propelled out of a flexible blower tube / nozzle at a high rate in the direction required by the operator, clearing fallen leaves rapidly and effortlessly.

All petrol back pack garden leaf blower units feature a throttle (speed) control to vary the amount of air flow being delivered. This is usually a trigger speed control that is mounted on the far end of the blowers nozzle tube.

Types of engines available:

The majority of leaf blowers feature a two stroke compact sized petrol engine. Up until recent years this was the favourite option for both manufacturers as well as users allowing production costs to be kept to a minimum whilst offering good performance, and with little maintenance requirements for the owner.

A stroke engine has far fewer moving parts than a four stroke machine and hence repairs and servicing costs are cheaper.

Four stroke engined backpack leaf blowers are a relatively new introduction as far as leaf blowers go, but they have been developed and introduced to meet emission concerns regarding noise and polution.

A four stroke engined machine is far quieter than a two stroke machine and is therefore better for clearing leaves around hospitals, office buildings, and residential areas where noise is an issue.

One innovative development as far as backback leaf blowers go is the introduction of a completely new design of petrol engine that is ideally suited for this type of  portable power tool. This new type of engine is the 4 mix (four mix) Stihl engine.

Fitted to several models in their range (the BR500, BR550, and BR600 Magnum) this innovative engine runs on a two stroke mixture of petrol with oil but fires on a four stroke cycle as per a normal four stroke petrol engine.

The compact engine allows their relevant models of leaf blower units to be quiet in operation but feature the simplicity of a two stroke engine.

The Stihl BR600 Magnum is also one of the quietest running leaf blowers you can buy incorporating extra sound reduction by way of a special silenced blow nozzle tube.

The 4 mix range of Stihl back pack style units have instantly gained popularity Worldwide by professional users that have a need for a power tool of this type.

Garden contractor workers in particular recognise their good ergonomics, reliability and robustness, and powerful leaf blowing performance.

Available at competitive prices for short term rental are a range of tasteful chairs and seats to suit every type of occasion.

Whether you need to obtain furniture for a conference, an exhibition, a private or corporate party, or a wedding, you will find all the furniture you need for the event in York to be really special.

Wedding Chair Hire York

The historic City of York is a beautiful and memorable location to hold your wedding event at. With countless historic country houses, halls, and hotels, this great City in Yorkshire is blessed with an atmosphere of grace as well as natural beauty.

If your wedding is a formal ceremony in a Church or York Minster Cathedral, or a ceremony in the York Registry office, you will need seating for your guests at your chosen wedding venue.

Why make do with plain chairs and seats at your York Wedding?

Choose perhaps banquet chair hire in limewashed, gold, or silver colour finishes!

Where To Hire Chairs From In York?

For the cheapest and best local price take a look at YouCan Hire. With furniture hire outlets in Yorkshire they offer a prompt collection and delivery service to all areas, hotels, and venues in the City Of York.

Hire periods can be from one day upwards on banquet chairs, aluminium cafe chairs, metal framed conference chairs (with a choice of blue or red seating pads) as well as folding seats which are ideal for informal occasions and outdoor events.

Having A Marquee Event In York?

Choose your furniture from YouCan Hire!

Chairs and tables suited for party tents as well as marquee use can all be sourced from this local supplier. Round, square, and rectangular tables blen in well with a marquee structure as well as wooden banqueting chairs.

Get A Free Quote On York Chair Hire:

For a competitively priced quote on any type of chair to hire for your York Event or Special Occasion please contact:

YouCan Hire, Loscoe close, Normanton, WF6 1TW

Telephone: (01924) 897000

Based at Eckington on the edge of Derbyshire (close to Chesterfield, Dronfield, Homesfield, and Sheffield) YouCan Hire are the local specialist outlet for the short term rental of a wide range of events furniture including several types of chair and trestle table.

This local company is ideally situated for the fast delivery of banqueting chairs and tables that are suitable for all types of Derbyshire events inclusing charity functions, galas, sports events, social parties, corporate events, exhibitions, conferences, marquee events, and of course weddings.

Any hotel or function venue can be supplied and with furniture that is tasteful yet affordable at the same time.

Youcan Hire are the leading company in Derbyshire in particular for the hire of wooden banquet type chairs. With a range of chairs that include gold (gilt), silver, and the popular limewashed finish, any event can be equipped as required.

Trestle Tables

After seating your guests you will need suitable tables for them to sit, dine, and drink at. Available ex-stock are folding wooden topped trestle tables in round, square, and rectangular shapes. The most popular design is the round table that comes in varying sizes to suit you party size as well as the venue location itself.

Round trestle table in particular look great in a marquee especially when dressed to maximum effect with coloured table linen and cutlery.

In addition to furniture you will find YouCan Hire can also supply you with chair covers, bows and sashes, as well as beautiful table cloths and linen napkins suitable for any type of corporate or special occasion. 

Planning A Party Or A Wedding In Derbyshire?   

Let YouCan Hire supply you with chivari limewash chairs that are the perfect choice for your special day.

Supplied as standard with an ivory coloured seat pad (or other colour of your choice) this chair blends in with any wedding surrounding whether it is in a marquee venue or a hotel in Castleton, Bakewell, Buxton, Matlock, Hathersage, Hope, or any other location in Derbyshire .

Table Rental:

Choose your ideal table to rent from our range of folding trestle tables, plastic topped go pak tables, plastic outdoor patio tables, and cafe style aluminium type tables.

Whether you are arranging a country fair, a craft exhibition, antique or flower show, or any other event in Derbyshire – Youcan Hire can help you!

Being located in Derbyshire in Eckington, Youcan Hire offers affordable and competitive prices on their complete furniture hire range for clients hosting or arranging an event in this area. With any chargeable transport costs kept to a minimum because of them being based in this area you will find the best and cheapest prices for chair hire and table rental can be enjoyed.

Contact Youcan Hire:

Rotherham Road, Eckington Corner, Eckington S21 4FH

Telephone: (01246) 435703

If so you will need to regularly cut the grass in the season with a suitable lawnmower. This could be a unit from a selection of several design types including a petrol rotary lawnmower, cylinder mower, battery or push mower, or a simple electric lawn mower. If you are fortunate to own a large property you may also be considering a ride on tractor type mower.

If your house or property has a medium sized grassed area a machine to consider is a compact petrol rotary unit such as those manufactured by Honda.

In this manufacturers range are different sizes of mowng machines as well as different specifications to suit budget, features required, and speed of lawnmowing (if this is a necessity). Honda sell in the UK lawn mowing machinery to suit all types of grass cutting requirements from their entry level (but high quality) IZY models through to their ride on luxury units.

One great feature of a honda piece of garden machinery is the easy starting of their petrol engines. For years this manufacturer have been making easy to start lawnmowers that are relatively quiet running and yet are powerful enough for tough work.

Their izy model line up is no exception. Featuring just a few simple operator controls these mowers are started quickly and can be put to work in the garden with ease. Ajustable cutting height means a honda lawnmower can cope with varying heights of lawns as well as being able to cope with undulations and hollows at the same time.

All of the izy models feature a grass collection bag / box for storage of cut grass ready for disposal or composting. The high cutter speed of a honda lawnmowers blade throws cut grass into the storage area at a rapid pace meaning fewer trips to the disposal area.

The honda izy is probably an item of garden machinery that would fit into a top ten category. With its easy to start four stroke petrol engine, simple operator controls, adjustable cutter height, and great performance, this mower is also available to buy in the Uk at unbeatable value for money prices!

Compared to other brands you will be spoilt when it comes to buying one of these machines. As with all products manufactured under this brand an izy mower is without a doubt an item of garden machinery anyone would desire to own.   

Available in a wide range of configurations, designs, and specifications, a forklift truck is commonly used in industry for material handling and moving work.

The most common environment where one of these pieces of powered equipment is used is in a warehouse where goods or components need to be lifted, moved, and stored.

Another common use for a fork lift truck is for carrying out machinery moving and relocating jobs. In this type of work an extended reach or heavy lifting capacity truck may be used where it is essential to provide access and reach in confined spaces and where heavy equipment is being shifted.

Fork lift trucks in the Uk are usually battery powered, or run off propane bottled gas or diesel fuel. Battery units are more suitable for use especially indoors as well as being relatively quiet running.

The lifting capacity of a forklift truck depends on the overall design specification of the truck itself. Small capacity trucks may be ideal for stacking use in warehouses but would be unsuitable for the heavy lifting of machinery such as printing presses, processing machines, ovens, kilns, and other manufacturing equipment.   

Bottled gas powered trucks are relatively economical to use as well as being simple to maintain. Unlike battery operated units they do not have to be recharged between useages and also feature high specification lifting capacities as a general rule.

For everyday use a diesel engined truck is perhaps the most economical to use, providing it is driven in a well ventilated area. This type of truck is also not suitable for use in areas such as a food warehouse or storage area.

When carrying out a machine move a forklift truck is ofen used in conjunction with other items of lifting gear. This could be a crane, a jib and hoist, chain blocks, wheeled skates, or a simple block and lifting tackle.

Most users seeking portable power generation equipment will be requiring a piece of equipment that is easy to transport yet is capable of providing the right amount of electricity to power their equipment.

This could be to power a heater, lighting, cooking equipment, power tools, pa equipment, or emergency equipment such as water pumps, dehumidifiers, and cutting equipment.

Generators come in a wide range of sizes and specifications as well as having different features. There are countless makes and models to choose from but typically when renting a unit you will find its best to seek the advice and guidance from a recognised tool hire shop.

Most tool hire outlets will have at least one knowledgeable member of staff on hand to suggest the right portable generator to suit your individual needs and power requirements.

Petrol, diesel, 110v or 240v outlets, amount of power delivery, these are all requirements they will take into account.

The length of running time is also another consideration to think of. If you are an engineer working on site you will need a machine that is capable of getting the job done on your timescale and work deadlines.

Power output; this is a big factor when hiring a generator. A small hand held power tool such as an electric drill uses very little current and amperage compared to a high powered item of equipment like a metal or stone cutting disc cutter.

The greater the power requirement the larger the output of the generator needs to be. The same applies if multitude pieces of equipment need to be powered at the same time. Several lights or pumps will need more energy supply than a single unit.

Traditional workwear and protective clothing has never been produced with a style or fashion image in mind.

In recent years this has evolved however with manufacturers and suppliers catering for the needs of the fashion minded employee or tradesman that takes pride to a higher level in their appearance at work.

One of the leading suppliers of this new trend in protective clothing is the company that offers the up and coming Dickies Workwear brand label.

The Dickies Brand is gaining popularity in a new marketplace where style and fashion meets practicality. In their range is a comprehensive selection of safety clothing with footwear including boots and shoes, high visability tops, vests, jackets, and trousers, waterproof jackets, fleeces, and headwear.

Practicality also meets outdoor clothing with the Dickies Outdoor Clothing selection; a range of general outdoor clothing to suit both women as well as men with practical features aimed at people that enjoy the outdoors.

Some of the most popular lines in this clothing range are the Dickies Hoodie ref: SH16200, the Tamar super safety boots ref: S3, and their Eisenhower trousers ref: EH26800.    

To sum this range of clothing up; Dickies Safety Clothing Workwear offers comfort, performance, and protection, whilst being practical at the same time.

There are several different types of portable heaters you could consider with perhaps a mobile calor gas type cabinet heater at the top of the list.

One of these pieces of equipment are economical to use running off affordable butane bottled cylinder gas.

As the gas is compressed (at a low pressure) it allows the heater to run for a considerable time before a new refill is needed.

Portable cabinet heaters use butane gas as opposed to propane. This is because the unit is more likely to be sited indoors for domestic extra heating as opposed for industrial applications such as for providing heat in a warehouse or factory type environment.

There are numerous different brands of portable gas cabinet heaters on the market to buy with popular ones being produced by Calor, Continental, Elite, Bullfinch, Delonghi, and Superser.

There are also a multitude of other non branded ones that are usually sold at a lower price point due to them being manufactured in the far eastern countries such as taiwan and china.

All mobile cabinet heaters have several heat settings to allow you achieve the required temperature for the area you need heating. This is usually by way of a selector knob, selector button, or switch type arrangement.     

The cylinder of gas is fitted to the unit by way of a clip on gas regulator valve. This is attached to a pipe on the heater itself and regulates the gas flow to the burner unit inside the heater.

For easy movement and positioning all portable cabinet heaters have some form of castors or wheels fitted. All also have a retaining bracket on the rear to secure the bottle of butane gas inside.