Obtain the following personal protective equipment before starting to work and wear all protection while sawing. A hard hat to protect your head from falling limbs or branches. The best helmets have a face guard. Safety glasses or goggles to prevent injury from flying wood chips. Wear these during wood splitting also, to preserve your eyesight.
Ear muffs or ear plugs to protect ears from permanent injury.
Noise from some gasoline-powered chain saws can exceed 100 decibels. Lightweight gloves , preferably leather, to protect hands from abrasions and cuts. Heavy work boots or shoes with high tops and steel toes. Trim-fitting clothing free of ragged edges. Loose clothing will readily snag on limbs or get caught in the saw.