The average worker in the wood industry encounters many dangers, this paper shows the types of dangers and the personal protective equipment and equipment that the worker is required to use and what the equipment is made of. The worker uses personal protective equipment whose main task is to enable the worker to work safely, every worker uses equipment that protects him or her head, uses a protective helmet, earplugs or ear protectors, vision or eyes are protected by protective glasses, respiratory organs are protected by different masks and respirators, for the hands protective gloves and finally for the feet III protective shoes or boots. Protective clothing also plays an important role because it protects the worker during the entire working time, i.e. the worker is obliged to wear it while working. Modern technology has made it possible for workers to use intelligent equipment, which is used by workers if it is provided to them. Also, in recent times, intelligent clothing itself plays an important role. It is important to understand what workers are exposed to and how PPE and equipment are used. The aim of this paper is to explain in more detail the protective equipment and means that the worker uses during the work process and the materials from which this equipment is made.