Any worker using a chainsaw must wear pants that comply with the Protective Clothing for Users of Hand-held Chainsaws standard, as prescribed by the organizations responsible for enforcing labour laws in Canada and the United States.

All our forestry pants are certified with the Canadian UL ASTMF3325-20 standard and the American UL ASTMF1897-20 standard - Leg protection for chainsaw users.

These standards define the safety requirements for protective clothing when using chainsaws to minimize the risk of injury caused by cuts in the saw chain.

Compliance with this standard requires that protective clothing withstand the saw chain's penetration at a specified speed to protect the user against cuts. In addition, they must be designed to reduce the risk of saw-chain snagging. The standard also specifies test methods for assessing the resistance of protective clothing to chainsaws, including penetration resistance tests and chain snag resistance tests.

When purchasing chainsaw protection pants, ensure the standard is clearly visible and identified on the outside of the garment. This standard defines two main classes, Class A and Class B, differentiated by the extent of protection offered:

Class A offers extended protection, while Class B offers standard protection. Choosing the appropriate class according to specific protection needs when using chainsaws is crucial, thus ensuring optimum safety for workers exposed to these risks.

*Our chainsaw protective clothing is also available in Class C, which complies with British Columbia's chainsaw protection standard.