Should be top of the list.
We introduced chaps in the local RFS during the mid 90s, one of the guys was pretty anti, but I forced the point 'no chaps - no operating' he was bloody glad of it - he tested the chaps on his thigh before the morning was out. He now displays them at every course he instructs at.
Treads - I hope hearing protection is minimum as well :)
Martyn

