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    Default Re: protective wear for hedging? what do you wear?

    My last one (Akubra) was a bit too small but was great never flew off and got trod on or forced me to turn around and go back. But took it for a swim while camping and thought it would be smart to dry it out over the fire and it shrunk so bad I couldn't even get it on. It was about 8years old and was only worn where you grab it to take it on and off.

    Different lifestyle now, I wear a cap mowing etc for ease with ear muffs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by imoww View Post
    What in the hell are chaps ?
    The cowboy in the village ppl has a nice pair.
    Cheers Dean.

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    Hey Fred, Are you coming out???

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grassman177 View Post
    here is an action pic on a mild day renovating.

    this is one of our crew memebers of past(yup, not working here anymore)

    crew leaders also have certification patches on the arms, name embroidered on the opposite the company logo, and they all also have an american flag on one arm if not pictured
    American flag i like that my son had the Australian flag tattood on his upper arm hope they dont change the Aussie flag anytime soon lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by imoww View Post
    What are the prices over there grassman?
    I understand the US - AUS dollar. But what do you guys charge for mowing jobs?
    average lawns are $35-$40 and are about 7-12 thousand square ft

    of course we manage very large estates and home owner associations too that are 2-4 acres. those prices are anywere from $100-$300 or so

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    American flag i like that my son had the Australian flag tattood on his upper arm hope they dont change the Aussie flag anytime soon lol
    nice, i hope they dont too!!haha

    we are proud of our nation, and proud to do what we do etc. it is only fit imo. any of your companies that are uniformed should sport your flag too

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    The OH&S laws here are pretty strict too! Have been for years. It's just that there are 2 environments in our industry; the guys who work alone, or in small partnerships & the commercial guys, similar to your set up Grassman177. Not many of the smaller operators here are even aware of their responsibilities under OH&S & massive fines apply. But they probably won't ever have to worry about them, because they don't get policed at that level YET. It's only when things go terribly wrong that WorkSafe SA get involved at that level. I know 2 guys that cut themselves REAL bad, one with a chainsaw & the other with a hedger. But why on earth would they tell the authorities they stuffed up? They just got stitched up & lost money sitting home. The one who hit his leg with the hedger looked for the world like he'd been attacked by a shark! This is the guy who had his trailer stolen a few years back. When your running crews it's totally different! JSA's before every job, signage & bunting out (once you've done the course on how to put it out) CHAPS & all other PPE on before using a hedge trimmer, full training & assessment on all equipment before using it, SOP's on EVERYTHING, chemicals register, safe storage, training in ROPS, OH&S rep's, hi vis uniforms, yadda, yadda!

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    Quote Originally Posted by imoww View Post
    What in the hell are chaps ?
    Clogger Chainsaw Trousers(Chaps). Why risk painful, expensive and time consuming injuries from chainsaw use when they can be reduced or prevented. Statistics show that leg injuries account for the largest percentage of chainsaw injuries. Clogger trousers offer a generous fit for more freedom of movement and better air circulation. All stress points are reinforced, and the tough polycotton front provides excellent wear resistance. The "ARRESTEX" fabric, which CLOGS and STOPS the CHAIN, extends 240 degrees around the front of the leg area. Available in ‘Summer’ (vented back) or standard winter weight styles. If you're serious about your chainsaw Hedge Trimmer operator's safety, get them into CLOGGERS.

    Clogger Chainsaw Arm Band. Virtually cut proof, these arm bands provide a high degree of safety and protection for the chainsaw Hedge trimmer operator
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    I got stihl flag on my left arm just above pocket and on the back...



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    American flag i like that my son had the Australian flag tattood on his upper arm hope they dont change the Aussie flag anytime soon lol
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    Have to say this...sorry....does that mean you have trouble getting started when your hot?
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    Not bad lol lol
    But if you aint ''STIHL'' you aint real....

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    Thanks mate. Didn't know how you would take it
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    Default Re: protective wear for hedging? what do you wear?

    people cutting themselves with a hedgie, not gonna say any more

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    Default Re: protective wear for hedging? what do you wear?

    they are a dangerous tool, it happens although i have never done it.

    no one here uses protective gear for hedging besides us. i have never seen it.

    real pros on tree crews do though, and really there is only aslight difference between the two.

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    Default Re: protective wear for hedging? what do you wear?

    The big difference is hedgers don't kick back, or loose chains. When people cut themselves with a hedger, it's usually due to inattention. The guy I mentioned was wearing shorts & climbed over a small fence while the hedger was idling. Familiarity!!!

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