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Leg Protection
Each employee who operates a chain saw must wear
leg protection constructed with cut-resistant material. The leg protection must extend
from the upper thigh down to the boot top and adequately cover the leg.
[1910.266(d)(1)(iv)]
- Leg protection is available in a variety of forms, including chaps, logger pants, and
leggings. The protective material also comes in a variety of forms including ballistic
nylon, polyester, Kevlar, Engtek, etc.
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL) currently tests and labels leg protection which meets
minimum cut resistance requirements. (Reference ASTM
F1897-98)
Additional Leg Protection Information:
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