What safety gear should I wear when using a chainsaw?

Essential Gear

• Safety glasses or goggles – Protect your eyes from flying debris.
• Protective gloves – Improve grip and shield your hands.
• Long sleeves and long pants – Provide a basic barrier against scrapes and debris.
• Sturdy, closed-toe footwear – Preferably boots with good traction.

Recommended Gear

• Hearing protection – Chainsaws can be loud enough to cause hearing damage over time.
• Chainsaw chaps – Help protect your legs from accidental contact with the chain.
• Helmet with face shield – Offers head and full-face protection, especially when cutting overhead or working around falling limbs.