Collection: Chainsaw Helmets for Arborists & Tree Surgeons

Chainsaw helmets for arborists, tree surgeons and forestry workers combine head impact protection, integrated ear defenders and a mesh visor system in a single unit — the practical choice for any cutting task where managing separate PPE would slow you down on site. Gustharts stocks chainsaw helmets from STIHL, Husqvarna and Pfanner, including the professional PROTOS Integral series. Pfanner is an Austrian manufacturer with a strong European reputation for precision-engineered arborist and forestry PPE, trusted by professionals across the UK and worldwide. All helmets carry EN 397 impact certification, EN 352 hearing protection and EN 1731 face protection ratings — a tested shell, effective noise attenuation, and a visor proven to stop projectiles. UK stock ready to ship with fast delivery.

Chainsaw helmets for arborists, tree surgeons and forestry workers combi ...

Tree surgeon wearing a chainsaw helmet, ensuring safety while working in the forest.

Buyer's Guide

Chainsaw Helmet Buyer's Guide

A chainsaw helmet combines EN 397 head protection, EN 352 hearing protection and EN 1731 face protection in one integrated unit. This guide covers every helmet stocked at Gustharts — PROTOS Integral, Petzl, STIHL and Pfanner — to help arborists and tree surgeons choose the right helmet for ground work, aerial climbing and forestry operations.

What Makes a Chainsaw Helmet Different?

A chainsaw helmet combines three certified protection systems in a single unit: EN 397 head impact protection, EN 352 hearing protection via integrated ear defenders, and EN 1731 face protection via a mesh or polycarbonate visor. Managing three separate PPE items - hard hat, ear defenders and face shield - during chainsaw work is impractical and increases the risk of one component being left off. An integrated chainsaw helmet removes that risk and is faster to don and doff on site.

PROTOS Integral - The Professional Standard

The PROTOS Integral is the most specified professional chainsaw helmet for UK arborists, manufactured by Pfanner in Austria. Available in Arborist and Forest configurations, the PROTOS Integral is distinguished by its outstanding ventilation system, modular accessory platform and low centre of gravity for stability during aerial work. The PROTOS Integral Arborist includes a climbing harness attachment point for aerial tree surgery. Custom visors, replacement ear defenders, glasses and hygiene kits are all available as accessories through Gustharts.

Petzl Arborist Helmets

Petzl is a French manufacturer producing a range of arborist and climbing helmets including the Petzl Vertex and Petzl Strato. Petzl arborist helmets are designed for combined tree climbing and chainsaw work, with attachment points for chinstraps, headtorches and hearing protection accessories. The Petzl Strato Vent is a ventilated climbing helmet widely used by UK arborists for aerial work in warm conditions. Petzl helmets integrate with the Petzl Vertex and Strato ear defender and visor accessory range.

STIHL Chainsaw Helmets

STIHL produce a professional chainsaw helmet with integrated mesh visor and ear defenders, available exclusively through authorised STIHL dealers including Gustharts. The STIHL chainsaw helmet meets EN 397, EN 352 and EN 1731 standards and represents a competitively priced entry point into integrated chainsaw head protection for domestic and professional users. The STIHL helmet is popular with homeowners and occasional users who require a certified combined system at a lower price point than the PROTOS range.

Choosing the Right Chainsaw Helmet

For professional arborists working at height daily: PROTOS Integral Arborist - maximum comfort, modular accessories, climbing attachment point. For professional ground-based and forestry work: PROTOS Integral Forest or equivalent Pfanner model. For professional tree climbing with a more compact helmet profile: Petzl Vertex or Strato with certified visor and ear defenders. For domestic users and occasional professional use: STIHL chainsaw helmet. All helmets must meet EN 397, EN 352 and EN 1731 as a minimum for chainsaw operation in the UK.

EN 397, EN 352 and EN 1731 - Chainsaw Helmet Standards

EN 397 is the industrial safety helmet standard covering impact protection and penetration resistance. EN 352 covers hearing protectors - ear defenders must meet EN 352-3 for helmet-mounted units. EN 1731 covers mesh face protection - the visor must pass an impact resistance test at the stated class. A compliant chainsaw helmet displays all three standard codes on the shell or suspension band. Some helmets additionally carry EN 12492 (mountaineering helmets) which provides additional side-impact protection relevant for aerial arborist work.

Chainsaw Helmet Accessories and Upgrades

All professional chainsaw helmets support accessory upgrades. PROTOS Integral accessories include custom printed visors, tinted sun visors, polycarbonate clear visors, upgraded ear defenders, PROTOS glasses and sunglasses, and hygiene kits with replacement foam pads. Petzl helmets support Petzl ear defenders, visor accessories and headtorch mounts. STIHL helmets accept replacement visors and ear defender pads from the STIHL accessories range. Gustharts stocks a full range of genuine accessories for all helmet brands in the collection.