Sprig
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^^Agree^^
I too am guilty of cutting alone (mainly out of necessity), I'd really rather not (I enjoy company I guess) and consider myself very lucky over the years having had nothing serious happen. When bucking up stuff I don't have a problem with it and won't do anything I don't feel sharp enough to do. When felling I've always made sure there is someone within hailing distance and even better, watching from a safe distance, and a whistle I consider a must and is always a part of my PPE. If I'm out to the woods I always make sure someone knows where I am and when I'm near home a short half hour of silence will bring someone to check on me or at very least a whistle back and forth (one of the best things I learned as a kid was a loud whistle without using my fingers). If I feel a situation is unsafe, I'm tiring out, or I am unsure of myself I walk away (using one of the most important pieces of PPE, common sense) until I have someone around and/or have re-evaluated the job at hand. My legs and ankle are pretty gimped since '93 and I have done very little of this sort of thing since I became a dad 8yrs ago, none as a single pop, priorities have changed. I agree totally with those who mentioned not working with impaired people, just say no and call it a day if need be. Enough blathering, I go now, stay safe all.
I too am guilty of cutting alone (mainly out of necessity), I'd really rather not (I enjoy company I guess) and consider myself very lucky over the years having had nothing serious happen. When bucking up stuff I don't have a problem with it and won't do anything I don't feel sharp enough to do. When felling I've always made sure there is someone within hailing distance and even better, watching from a safe distance, and a whistle I consider a must and is always a part of my PPE. If I'm out to the woods I always make sure someone knows where I am and when I'm near home a short half hour of silence will bring someone to check on me or at very least a whistle back and forth (one of the best things I learned as a kid was a loud whistle without using my fingers). If I feel a situation is unsafe, I'm tiring out, or I am unsure of myself I walk away (using one of the most important pieces of PPE, common sense) until I have someone around and/or have re-evaluated the job at hand. My legs and ankle are pretty gimped since '93 and I have done very little of this sort of thing since I became a dad 8yrs ago, none as a single pop, priorities have changed. I agree totally with those who mentioned not working with impaired people, just say no and call it a day if need be. Enough blathering, I go now, stay safe all.
and a airsickness bag. 
