Which set of PPE is required for chainsaw operation?

• A. Safety gloves, safety vest, and safety boots.
• B. Goggles and ear protection only.
• C. Helmet with face shield, hearing protection, and cut-resistant chainsaw chaps.
• D. Earplugs and gloves only.

Answer: (C)

Protective gear for chainsaw work must guard the most at-risk areas: head and face, hearing, and legs. A helmet with a face shield protects the skull, eyes, and face from flying wood chips and debris; hearing protection reduces the risk of long-term noise-induced damage from the saw’s loud operation; cut-resistant chainsaw chaps shield the legs from severe injury if the chain contacts them. Other options miss one or more of these critical protections, leaving important body parts exposed. So this combination provides the most complete and appropriate safety coverage for chainsaw use.