Goggles, Glasses and/or Helmets?

When using a chainsaw, or my Log Splitter I of course always wear some eye protection. I normally just wear sunglasses if sunny, or regular clear safety glasses when overcast out. Last winter I bought a pair of ear protectors (sound protectors..) and started wearing them, a lot nicer with them on.

I always seem to have the problem of my glasses getting fogged up from the cold in the winter, and sweat/heat/humidity in the summer, which is a major PITA.

So how do those helmets with the screen type facemask work? They say to also wear glasses under the mask, is that really required, or is the mask good enough to keep wood chips out of your eyes.... adding glasses would make it worse probably.

 

I bought Husqvarna's forestry helmet at TSC when they were dumping Husky stuff for half price. I normally only wear it when felling. It's comfortable enough, the muffs fit me okay, and I'm pretty much blind without glasses.

I don't use the muffs, though. My hearing is already gone past the point that a chainsaw can damage it, and I like to hear the saw run. But mostly because I can better hear any creaking, cracking, and moaning when I'm doing something that is not the safest activity out there.

 

I once wore glasses/ muffs but had the fog problem constantly. I use the Husky helmet with the face shield. Very comfortable, often forget the shield is down (ask me how I remember ) I just tip my head so I know the chips won't come up under the shield.

 

I have the Joneserd helmet/muff/face shield combo. The face shield is a pretty thin plastic mesh, probably fine for flying chips, but I don't think it's stopping anything much larger than that. I also wear prescription glasses, and I always get the "safety" version.

There is a simple trick to prevent them from fogging up: wash them with dish soap. Won't eliminate it completely, and it doesn't last long, so you'll need to repeat the process daily.

 

Since I only buck and split I just wear my sunglasses or safety glasses when cutting along with my ear buds I use at construction. If it's sunny I wear a hat. I rarely fell trees so no need for a helmut.

 

I like my Husq helmet with the screen and ear protectors. I wear it all the time, usually with my sunglasses. I've been glad a few times when a small branch under pressure whipped back and caught the helmet. I'm used to it now and it feels naturals to wear and I don't really like not having it on anymore - pretty much like seat belts - didn't wear for a long time, didn't like wearing them at first, now I don't think about it and feel strange if it's not on. Cheers!

 

The cheapest glasses I feel safe with( usually $4-$7 HD jobs) foam ear plugs and ear mufs over that. No reason to mess around with hearing loss and it doesn't affect me to add one more layer of protection. Basic hard hat if I am working overhead or dropping a tree. and Chaps, always chaps.

 

OK, as far as fogging goes. Old MX-racer trick, cut a small piece of raw potato, before you go to bed rub the lenses with the potato so they are covered in potato juice. Don't rub it off, let it dry over night, then polish off next morning with a soft cloth. Phooey, you say! Well it works, the potato juice has starch in it and when dry it soaks up the moisture, no fog. Skiers have been doing it for years. If you have money burning a hole in your pocket, you can buy synthetic potato juice at a ski or motorcycle shop.

 

hmmmmm, that's a new one. And I've been skiing for 45 years!

 

Safety glasses always (either clear or dark depending on conditions) over OSHA approved impact resistant prescription eyeglasses,felling helmet w/mesh screen when tipping 'em over,corded earplugs always when bucking/milling.

No earplugs when felling - I want to hear any creaking,popping,groaning + the running saw.

 

I get foggy too, I like these
https://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?item=1292

 

And if you use red bliss potatoes, you'll feel happy all day cutting! I'll try this - my sunglasses are always fogging up. How long does it seem to last Kred? Cheers!

 

Real hot out, it would last two motos. As far as skiing for 45 years well you re probably an eastern skier.

 

Eastern? Not sure what you mean, but I ski and have ski'd everywhere! My favorite mnt is Whistler, which doesn't get any "Western"!

 

I wear safety sunglasses, and don't have an issue with them fogging up

Other than that just some corded foam plugs. Been thinking about getting some muffs though just cause they're harder to loose

 

Eastern, skiers have different weather than Rockys and Camloops skiers, more humidity. As you know powder snow gets everywhere including on/under your goggles where it immediately melts and just sits there under your goggles being warmed by your face, then the next big turn you make, goggles get covered with cold powder....instant fog!

 

Forestry helmets are great but I wear my prescription sunglasses too. When working in the brush, you don't realize how nice the face shield is unless you really like getting poked in the face.

 

So, the Stihl Forestry Helmet, the Promark Forestry Helmet, or the Woodcutter Helmet? All by stihl.

http://www.stihlcatalog.com/guide/STIHL_Catalog/124.php

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I wear my helmet and screen shield for all saw work.


Even with hearing damage it is advisable to wear hearing protection. Continued exposure to loud noises will make it worse. Not lecturin just sayin...

 

I wear this style glasses mostly. They fog the least for me.http://gatewaysafety.com/products/eye/starlite-2/

I wear a hard hat when felling and ear plugs all the time with saws running.