Once the sun comes out, so do the power tools! The summer season is always popular with DIY enthusiasts. Whether you’re fixing up something essential like a leaky pipe or trying your hand at upcycling furniture, preparing for DIY means considering your safety too.
DIY involves handling hazardous tools and sharp implements so you need to ensure you’re protected. DIY PPE doesn’t need to be overly expensive and you can find items within all budgets to give you that additional layer of protection you need when working on a new home improvement project. We stock a wide range of PPE suitable for DIY and other applications and here we’re looking at three key types of PPE you’ll need to remain safe when working on projects at home.
Eye Protection
From splashes of paint to sparks flying from power tools, your eyes and vision need protection when you work on any DIY project. Safety goggles help protect your eyes from debris like dust, wood or metal shards, especially when you’re using tools that create flyaway particles. Protective goggles and eye protection help to ensure your sight is protected but also provide some protection around the eye area from impact and other potential damage.
Our range of eye protection for DIY includes many high-quality goggles and safety glasses. The Riley Arezzo Safety Goggles, for example, provide full eye protection in a lightweight and eays to adjust design. Ensuring a good fit is essential for all DIY PPE including goggles, so make sure to adjust them for comfort and snug fit before starting any task.
Protective Gloves
DIY often involves using power tools but also sharp tools and blades, so keeping your hands protected is vital. Protective gloves should be flexible enough so they do not impact dexterity, but also provide enough protection so you can use tools with confidence. Cut-resistant gloves are designed to withstand lacerations and can also be used for a range of tasks. There are also plenty of gloves with gripping materials included to ensure you can easily get on with any task with lower chance of tools slipping.
Our range of cut resistant gloves including the SHOWA 230 safety glove. These gloves are designed with comfort, cut resistance and durability in mind, perfect for a wide range of DIY projects.
Head Protection
You’ll be surprised how many people bump their head or knock it against something while working on home improvement or other DIY projects. Even a bit of amateur mechanics can see you knocking your head on the car’s bonnet or underside. Keeping your head protected helps to ensure no risk of concussion or other head injuries. Knocks to the head can be extremely serious, even if they don’t seem so at the time. Rather than looking at traditional hard hats, you could consider a bump cap instead. Our ENHA Syntis Dynamic bump cap is ideal for home environments and gives that added protection for your head against impacts and bumps.
Enjoy Summer DIY with the right PPE
We stock a wide range of high-quality PPE for different work and home environments. All DIY tasks should be taken seriously when it comes to safety, so we recommend stocking up on the right safety essentials for your task.