Apply the chain brake when walking, particularly around brush and steep terrain.
I have started wearing a helmet W/face shield and ear muffs. Actually is quite comfortable and keeps brush from poking you in the face.
I also bought full wrap chaps and a set of chainsaw pants after a close call where I cut the fabric of my Carhart bibs and got only a scratch with no blood. Real dumb move when I cut a spring pole and I knew what it would do. It still knocked the saw out of my hands.:redface:
Watch out for the spring poles that you don't see !