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Clothing
The proper-clothing and equipment (as shown) protect you from
many potential hazards such as lacerations, thrown objects, and
hearing loss.
Always wear:
● safety helmet
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ear protection
● visor or goggles
● heavy-duty non-slip gloves
● safety pants or chaps
● boots with steel toe caps and no-slip soles
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First aid kit
A first aid kit approved by the Red Cross or an organization of
similar stature should always be carried in case of injury in the
field. A kit should contain large dressings for lacerations, splints
and slings for fractures, antiseptic and other optional items for
your safety and convenience such as insect repellent.
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Forestry tools
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Wedge– You should carry at least one non-metal wedge to help
“emovea stuck saw safely.
Axe – Useful for trimming and clearing work that is hazardous or
,Iot recommended for a chain saw.
Felling iever and hook - The felling lever is used to assist in
feiling a tree, and the hook can be used to move a felied tree.
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