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Chainshot - what is the risk?

Forestry and Timber News article - August 2020

Chainshot has been the cause of a number of fatal accidents around the world and a recent near fatal accident in the UK.

Chainshot is the ejected pieces of a saw chain following a chain break which travel at ballistic speeds (700 mph).

Chainshot has as much kinetic energy as a bullet fired from a rifle.
 

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Updated July 2026 - carrying important information relating to the use of ATVs both in forestry and agriculture.
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This guide covers the safe working practices to be followed when using sit-astride all-terrain vehicles (Quad Bikes) and side-by-side all-terrain vehicles (ATV). All-terrain vehicles are vehicles that are designed specifically for off-road use.

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