I Almost Lost MY Eye! (Why I Never Work Without This)
It's easy to ignore safety gear when you're just trying to get a quick job done, but longevity is the name of the game. I want to be able to do this job for a long time and more importantly, I need my eyes and hands fully functioning so my evening gaming sessions don't suffer. In this video, we are talking about realistic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a solo handyman. I'm not an expert, and I definitely forget to wear this stuff sometimes, but this is the gear I try to keep accessible in the van every single day. From the cheap safety glasses that saved me from a flying staple, to the mask that saves me from nasty house odors, here is the basic kit I use to protect my frail, fat body from the hazards of the job. The Gear We Talk About: Duluth Clear Safety Glasses https://www.duluthtrading.com/s/DTC/d... Impact-Rated Sealed Safety Goggles https://a.co/d/0aUIlGIU Flapped Face Mask (for dust and smells) https://a.co/d/0bDHn67u Generic Over-Ear Muffs (The "WWII Pilot" look) https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-Black... Full Grain Leather Gloves https://www.homedepot.com/p/FIRM-GRIP... Gorilla Grip Kneeling Pad https://a.co/d/05pVaYwl Waxed Canvas Sun Hat https://www.rei.com/product/248005/do... Chapters: 0:34 - Intro & why I care about PPE 2:57 - Eye protection (The flying staple incident) 4:37 - Upgraded sealed safety goggles 6:05 - Masks, dust, and bad house odors 7:15 - Ear protection (Looking like a WWII pilot) 8:27 - Full grain leather gloves (Where is my right glove?) 9:14 - Knee protection (Gorilla Grip pad vs. Wearable pads) 9:54 - Sun protection & the waxed canvas hat 11:51 - The most important rule of PPE (Accessibility) 12:10 - Outro & the cobweb auger What is the one piece of safety gear you are absolutely the worst at remembering to wear? Let me know in the comments! (And if anyone finds my right leather glove, please let me know). #Handyman #SafetyGear #PPE #SmallBusiness #Tradesman #DIY

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