We don't always show it but we wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when working on the boats. Obviously N95 masks are hard to come by right now so I have been nursing my last one along, and I am the only one who sands anyway.
I use the DeWALT Concealer goggles when there is dust flying, they are big enough to get eyeglasses underneath, and other times I use regular safety classes, some with bifocals to see detail work. The gloves have padded palms to reduce vibration, those get used all the time during sanding and a lot with drills and other cutting tools. They also have saved fingers from screws and sharp drill bits a few times.
It is important to know what material hazards are in the shop and have a mitigation plan for them. The N95 mask does not protect against all airborne particles, so check the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on the products you are using to see what PPE is required. We prefer the cool flow masks with the exhaust valve on the front, that helps reduce eyewear fogging. Speaking of fogging, if you are getting fogging then the mask is not fit properly around the nose. Check the manufacturer's instructions for proper donning.
Ahhh, the good old days when we were fully stocked. We'll get back there someday.
Here is some of my Marine Corps PPE, to include the gas mask, Nomex flight suit and 9mm pistol. HMLA-369 Gunfighter Aviation Life Support Systems shop, NAF Jubail, Saudi Arabia, 1990, Desert Shield.
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