1910.266(d)(1)(iv)
The employer shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that each employee who operates a chain saw wears leg protection constructed with cut-resistant material, such as ballistic nylon. The leg protection shall cover the full length of the thigh to the top of the boot on each leg to protect against contact with a moving chain saw. Exception: This requirement does not apply when an employee is working as a climber if the employer demonstrates that a greater hazard is posed by wearing leg protection in the particular situation, or when an employee is working from a vehicular mounted elevating and rotating work platform meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.68.
1910.266(d)(1)(v)
The employer shall assure that each employee wears foot protection, such as heavy-duty logging boots that are waterproof or water repellent, cover and provide support to the ankle. The employer shall assure that each employee who operates a chain saw wears foot protection that is constructed with cut-resistant material which will protect the employee against contact with a running chain saw. Sharp, calk-soled boots or other slip-resistant type boots may be worn where the employer demonstrates that they are necessary for the employee's job, the terrain, the timber type, and the weather conditions, provided that foot protection otherwise required by this paragraph is met.
1910.266(d)(1)(vi)
The employer shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that each employee who works in an area where there is potential for head injury from falling or flying objects wears head protection meeting the requirements of subpart I of Part 1910.1910.266(d)(1)(vii)
The employer shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that each employee wears the following:
1910.266(d)(1)(vii)(A)
Eye protection meeting the requirements of subpart I of Part 1910 where there is potential for eye injury due to falling or flying objects; and
1910.266(d)(1)(vii)(B)
Face protection meeting the requirements of subpart I of Part 1910 where there is potential for facial injury such as, but not limited to, operating a chipper. Logger-type mesh screens may be worn by employees performing chain-saw operations and yarding.
Note to paragraph (d)(1)(vii): The employee does not have to wear a separate eye protection device where face protection covering both the eyes and face is worn.
1910.266(d)(2)
"First-aid kits."
1910.266(d)(2)(i)
The employer shall provide first-aid kits at each work site where trees are being cut (e.g., felling, buckling, limbing), at each active landing, and on each employee transport vehicle. The number of first-aid kits and the content of each kit shall reflect the degree of isolation, the number of employees, and the hazards reasonably anticipated at the work site.
1910.266(d)(2)(ii)
At a minimum, each first-aid kit shall contain the items listed in Appendix A at all times.
1910.266(d)(2)(iii)
The employer also may have the number and content of first-aid kits reviewed and approved annually by a health care provider.
1910.266(d)(2)(iv)
The employer shall maintain the contents of each first-aid kit in a serviceable condition.
1910.266(e)(2)(vi)
The chain saw shall be started on the ground or where otherwise firmly supported. Drop starting a chain saw is prohibited.1910.266(e)(2)(vii)
The chain saw shall be started with the chain brake engaged.
1910.266(e)(2)(viii)
The chain saw shall be held with the thumbs and fingers of both hands encircling the handles during operation unless the employer demonstrates that a greater hazard is posed by keeping both hands on the chain saw in that particular situation.
1910.266(e)(2)(ix)
The chain-saw operator shall be certain of footing before starting to cut. The chain saw shall not be used in a position or at a distance that could cause the operator to become off-balance, to have insecure footing, or to relinquish a firm grip on the saw.
1910.266(e)(2)(x)
Prior to felling any tree, the chain-saw operator shall clear away brush or other potential obstacles which might interfere with cutting the tree or using the retreat path.
1910.266(e)(2)(xi)
The chain saw shall not be used to cut directly overhead.
1910.266(e)(2)(xii)
The chain saw shall be carried in a manner that will prevent operator contact with the cutting chain and muffler.
1910.266(e)(2)(xiii)
The chain saw shall be shut off or the throttle released before the feller starts his retreat.
1910.266(e)(2)(xiv)
The chain saw shall be shut down or the chain brake shall be engaged whenever a saw is carried further than 50 feet (15.2 m). The chain saw shall be shut down or the chain brake shall be engaged when a saw is carried less than 50 feet if conditions such as, but not limited to, the terrain, underbrush and slippery surfaces, may create a hazard for an employee.
These are Laws in the Logging section of the OSHA regulations. Not "good practices" or "recomended procedures" but actual mandatory Federal Regulations.
There are a lot of things in the logging section about Training ( Required for each employee ), First Aid Certification ( Required for each employee ) and more rules one needs to be aware of.
If we are going to be held to these standards for tree work, then I would like to know it before called into court.