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<p class=MsoNormal>Hi Everyone!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>A new month and Spring is in the air! The clean-up and
yard work begins as soon as weather warms. I can’t wait!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>The ChainPoint ProLink for March is posted – check it
out <a href="http://www.forestapps.com/chainpoint/chainpointhome.html">http://www.forestapps.com/chainpoint/chainpointhome.html</a>
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<p class=MsoNormal>The March Special is posted at the eStore also…. Time
to try a case of 50Fuel.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>There is one slot open in the Train the Trainer Workshop
March 22-26<sup>th</sup> . However the Monday 22<sup>nd</sup> Demo
Workshop is wide open. If you have a Church group, business, friends or just
anyone who may want more chain saw knowledge that would like to visit
Trussville for the 22<sup>nd</sup> workshop have them register. Cost is $50 and
includes a T-Shirt and Lunch. Groups may contact me for discounted rates.
Register online at our website….<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>The Trussville/Leeds, AL area has the Bass Pro Mega Store
and Barber’s Motorcycle and Motorsports Museum. Let alone the beauty of
the Rugged Quarter. Hotel’s, restaurant’s are plentiful and
reasonable.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>The first day workshop is important to the training element
for the participants in the rest of the week activities. Come on out,
participate and enjoy!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Take a minute and invite your friends to go to our website
and subscribe to ChainPoint so they can be connected to this elite group! Thank
You!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Please read the article below on <b><i>Two Specs</i></b>.
It’s an important one as we begin the Spring work around the job and
home.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Good Sawing,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Tim Ard<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Forest Applications Training, Inc.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 770.222.2511<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.forestapps.com">http://www.forestapps.com</a>
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<p class=MsoNormal>We have an eStore for items discussed in our
programs... <a href="http://www.forestapps.com/e-book/eStore.htm"
target="_blank">eStore</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Two
Specs <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>By Tim Ard, Forest
Applications Training, Inc. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Or maybe the title should be bi-focal? When you are
operating a chain saw you should not hesitate to have your eyes covered with
safety glasses. It is even a good idea to add a face screen when you are
working debris on the ground. <sup>1</sup><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>For sure your eyes are a valuable commodity that you do not
want to be without. You wouldn’t run a chain saw in total darkness would
you? Why would you plan to do that very thing by not considering safety glasses
anytime there is potential for eye injury? One unexpected, unplanned event
(accident) and you possibly won’t run the saw in daylight again. It will
definitely slow down saw operations for all time.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>When operating a saw, trimmer, clearing saw or just performing
maintenance or sharpening -safety glasses must be worn. The potential for eye
injury is present at all times when undertaking these tasks. I just started a
small engine in the yard one day and a piece of rust from the exhaust muffler
blew upwards into my eye. It had enough force to pierce the edge of my eye and
the doctor had to remove it with what seemed to be a magnetic drill bit. Yes,
if it sounds gross to you-- I can tell you it’s not a pretty sight when
it’s headed toward your eyeball either. I never knew how closely related
your eye is to your stomach as nausea set in quickly.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Often in training classes I hear comments of, “I
can’t see clearly through safety glasses, they seem
distorted.” The minute I start to work, “they fog
up.” “I have to wear prescription glasses and I can’t
afford $350 safety lenses and side shields.” These are all valid reasons
safety glasses are often left on the truck seats and shop tables but it
doesn’t answer the need for them to reduce the chances of eye injury.
Today there are technologies that make the excuses disappear…<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b>Distortion<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Safety glasses today from companies such as <a
href="http://www.elvex.com/safety-glasses-start.htm" target="_blank">Elvex</a>,
who have improved the manufacturer of hard polycarbonate coated lenses, are
completely distortion free affordable lenses. These safety lenses can be clear,
indoor/outdoor, yellow, grey and dark tints that all block dangerous UV’s
and protect your eyes from HFO’s (harmful flying objects).<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b>Fogging<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Safety glasses now have coated lenses that have scratch and
fog resistance. There are also cleaners with anti-fog properties that can help
prevent collection of facial oils and moisture that immediately make fogging a
problem. On the web one product called C-Clear is getting high reviews.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b>Bi-focal Optics<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Since the time I turned forty-two (thirteen plus years ago
now) I have been wearing two sets of eyes. I tried to make it through with just
regular safety glasses but no way to see anything up close. Contact lenses are
just not for me either, especially with all the dust I am around. So, I tried a
couple safety glasses with bi-focal inserts and also the plastic film inserts
on the market for about a year. They just didn’t offer a solution, too
much distortion and I always seemed to get a headache. I decided to spring for
a pair of prescription safety glasses and sprung I did to the tune of about
$240. I really used them too long, about three regular eyeglass prescription
upgrades and then last year I paid $380 for a new pair. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>In January I received a pair of Elvex RX 400’s in 2.0
magnification bi-optics. The soft ear pieces sealed great under the ear muffs
and the lenses are so clear. I wore them for less than a day to find the
bi-focal optics worked great whether walking in the woods, sawing or
sharpening. The cost a fraction too… Safety glasses with bi-optics are
available with magnifiers ranging from 1.0 to 3.0 to accommodate most reading
and work environments. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>So, the excuses are reduced to a minimum by the
aforementioned paragraphs. The need for safety glasses is indisputable when
tackling power equipment operations. You can now find products available that
will work for you. Try it please-- do so for more than a couple days, give them
an honest try before abandoning them and remember for many occupations
it’s the law. <b>Your <i>Two Specs</i> are worth the time, effort
and money expended to protect and keep them!<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>If you have any questions about the items mentioned in this
article please send them to <a href="mailto:info@forestapps.com">info@forestapps.com</a>.
Links can be found to explore on our website and eStore at <a
href="http://www.forestapps.com">www.forestapps.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><sup><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>1</span></sup> In the
workplace these items are part of the PPE requirements of a chain saw operator
under OSHA 1910.266. Make sure you are in compliance for two reasons- your
safety and it is the law.<sup><o:p></o:p></sup></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Elvex RX- 400 Bi-Focal<o:p></o:p></p>
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