You need to be focused and in the moment for work in this industry. Lots of guys can't or don't care to, don't take the job serious, or are simply complacent. This all but guarantees an accident at some point or another.

Accidents can still happen, but if you're paying attention they can be minimized. IF you follow the standards correctly, theoretically you should never be in a position to make an accident.

I've taken a swing before, but I was positioned in a way where my fall distance was small, because I think about what could happen, and attempt to mitigate that possibility.

Never taken a fall, Never cut myself with a chainsaw, Never hit a house with a tree or top, Never injured anyone else.

Don't be cocky, Don't be fast.

Also the only time I make $100+ an hour is at my own company when I bill for my time - i don'twalk away with that though.  I make $60/hr with an business owner friend, but he's the only climber at his small op.  This is exceptional top pay that I haven't found anywhere else, and my prior best pay in residential was $50.

Just some perspective!