 A chainsaw can be your best friend when you need to clear timber, or it can be your worst nightmare if you have an accident. Personal protective equipment can be the difference between life and death. Start with a hard hat. It protects your head from falling debris and low-hanging objects. Cut resistant safety chaps protect your legs. Special fibers are woven inside that will stop a rotating chainsaw blade. Earplugs or protective earmuffs will save your hearing from prolonged exposure to the noise of a chainsaw. That noise can be nearly as loud as a jet engine. Safety glasses will stop flying debris from entering the eyes. Corrective glasses and sunglasses do not provide the same level of protection as safety glasses. Chainsaw gloves offer vibration dampening security, and some are rated to stop a running chainsaw blade. Chainsaw boots should have cut resistant material, safety toes and ankle support.