FAQ

The first lines of defense in injury prevention are the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and appropriate training. PPE for chainsaw use at a minimum includes chaps, helmet and face and eye protection. A good resource from OSHA is here.  Secondly for training, we recommend Game of Logging.

But even then accidents happen. There's something about a sharpened chain spinning at around 88 feet per second that makes it behave unexpectedly when it doesn't have your full attention. The very nature of logging and wood cutting operations puts you in remote locations not easily or quickly accessible to first responders. It can only take minutes to bleed out from a major wound.

Our Trauma kits allow you to initiate immediate self or buddy aid with the right tools for the job in a low profile package that is always with you.

Our exclusive Trauma Kit pouch contains velcro throughout the belt channel, locking it into place. The pouch itself is low profile, light weight and only takes up 4 inches of belt space. Our Trauma Kit stays where you put it and is where you expect it to be if needed.

For CAT Tourniquet use please see:

CAT Resources 

and

for the TK4L Tourniquet check out:

Each Trauma kit comes with instructions for loading inside the insert. Here's a copy: 

A quick online search for a first aid kit will turn up a mind boggling number of choices. We've gone ahead and chosen a basic kit that most aligns with the needs, size and requirements of a small syrup producer. Our kits are ANSI 2015 compliant, organized for quick access of components and come in a plastic O-ring sealed case to withstand the environment in a sugar house. If you need a customized kit please let us know!

We highly recommend The Game of Logging for chainsaw safety training and proper felling techniques. Game of Logging 1 is suitable for the novice with no prior experience. 

For online resources you can check out the "Stop the Bleed" campaign by the Department of Homeland Security. If you're in the North East, STA-Precision provides customized training solutions for your organization.

We currently ship via the U.S Post Office, Priority Mail (1-3 business days) or Priority Express (Overnight). If you need a different arrangement please contact us

Thanks for shopping at Forest Safety Products. We strives to provide you with the highest quality products at a competitive price. If you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, we're here to help.

Returns
For our Chainsaw Trauma Case please contact us within 30 days of purchase for a full refund or exchange. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. Please contact us for a RMA number. In the unlikely event that any of the kit contents are damaged please contact us within 10 calendar days to make arrangements for an exchange.

Refunds
Once we receive your item, we will inspect it and notify you that we have received your returned item. We will immediately notify you on the status of your refund after inspecting the item. If your return is approved, we will initiate a refund to your credit card (or original method of payment). You will receive the credit within 5 - 7 business days, depending on your card issuer's policies.

Shipping
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are nonrefundable.
If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.


Contact Us
If you have any questions on how to return your item to us, please email info@forest-safety.com

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