Personal Protection and Work Safety Gear

Protective equipment is the single most important gear of all. Tree climbing can be dangerous when you don’t protect yourself from the inherent dangers of tree work. Don’t forget, working down on the ground has it’s hazards as well!

Climbing helmets protect our heads and necks from struck-by accidents, while safety glasses and face shields protect our face and eyes from flying debris. Earmuffs easily protect our hearing by reducing the decibels that are generated from chainsaws, chippers, and other large equipment. Many brands sell their own safety visors to fit their specific helmets, while earmuffs work with a majority of helmets. We recommend the Petzl Strato Vented Helmet with Petzl’s Smoke Vizir. Protect your ears with 3M Helmet Muffs.

Chainsaw protective pants and chaps protect our legs while running a chainsaw. Any bare skin is susceptible to cuts. Let’s not forget that chainsaw cuts don’t cut surgically, they tear skin!

A good pair of climbing gloves will help you grip branches and rope better.

Don't ever put your safety in question - always wear your protective gear!