Safety
Chainsaw protection, head to boots: what to wear on the ground and in the tree
Helmet, face shield, hearing protection, chainsaw pants or chaps, boots and gloves, and how the rules differ from country to country.
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Aerial rescue: what to practice before you need it
Certifications & courses
Certifications by country: what employers ask for
Gear
Choosing your first climbing saw
Insurance
What tree-work insurance covers, and what it doesn't
Words of the trade
From barber chair to widowmaker: the glossary
Safety
Looking after your climbing line and saddle between jobs
Certifications & courses
Choosing a climbing course: questions to ask the trainer
Gear
What goes in a climber's bag
Gear
Buying used gear: what to ask the seller
Insurance
Subcontracting as a climber: questions to ask about cover
Words of the trade
Rigging words: what the crew calls what
Hiring & jobs
How to write a job post climbers answer
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