PPE for Arborists
Every arborist and tree worker needs to have the proper personal protection equipment (PPE). The following are the basics that you should purchase for your own use.
Head
A helmet may be the single most important piece of safety equipment that an arborist can purchase. Make sure the helmet you choose has a close-fitting chin strap and that the helmet can be adjusted to fit your head snugly. Don't cut corners with a hard hat, as these don't fit as well, and they can be more easily knocked askew when working in a tree compared to an actual arborist helmet.