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I think that this has always been required for wildland fire fighters who carry the saw on their shoulders. I am not sure that this would apply to volunteers who don't carry the saw on their shoulders.
We were told that the reg applies to all who are working on FS projects. One of our crew members actually purchased a "approved" cover -- for over $200! It is one that is being used by wildland firefighters, but I'll have to find out who makes it, and sells it!
 
And, I am wondering what you are doing with a saw that you need a scabbard on the chain.
Lay it on the clutch cover and put a rag over the tip..

Or, change whatever it is stupid you are doing.
I suppose that volunteering to clear 60+ miles of horse/hiker trails every year on our local National Forest might seem stupid to some people.......especially when most of it involves carrying all of your own gear! A "sawyer" and a "swamper" normally pack a saw, axe & wedges, gas, oil, spare chain and small parts, chaps, hard hat, ear protection, 2-way radio, emergency first aid supplies, and your lunch! Some days you can cover 5 miles, some days you might only clear 100 yards! Oh.... the "easy way" to carry a saw is over your shoulder! A scabbard just makes it a little safer!
 
Or: when working in complex situations, among other people; protecting the saw / vehicle / etc., during transport; carrying the saw through brushy conditions; carrying long bar saws when chain is vey sharp; etc., etc., etc., . . .

Philbert
 
!Is that why the scabbard must cover the dawgs?’

Philbert

No laws about that here yet- but dog feet and saw chain don't play well together.
Mind you, I have personally seen a logger trip with a saw bar over the shoulder, chain rash to holding hand and side of neck- 3 puncture wounds to back of shoulder/collar bone region- so I can see why it might be considered prudent to have dawgs covered and worry about dog feet later. :D
 

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