(17 May 2014, 09:37)bigpaul Wrote: a lot of it depends on what work you are doing, if your using a chainsaw or other types of equipment it makes sense to wear some form of safety equipment, but for lots of work this simply isn't needed and would hamper or impede your work if you wore it.
(17 May 2014, 10:21)Midnitemo Wrote: I think ppe is a personal thing.....tis my pet hate....I ride my motorcycle on occasion in hot weather wearing just jean's a t/shirt lightweight summer gloves , sunglasses , open face helmet and trainers........the ppe Nazi's go into apoplexies....I just ride accordingly(slower,bigger gaps and gentler) I think the same applies here , minimise all your risks , be your own keeper , ppe can severely hinder your movement/enjoyment sturdy clothing is a good idea but beyond that then I don't feel the need for general purpose ppe...specific ppe yes...climbing then a harness gloves and a helmet would be a good idea , clearing/searching a building ... body armour, helmet,visor/goggles and gloves would be good etc
Yes I totally agree about the restricted movement etc and what I am actually looking for are items, such as the trousers posted by CH which can simply be used and worn as everyday wear, whilst offering superior protection over what may be your normal choice of trousers.
I think that this is important, as in a post SHTF world any kind of cuts and scratches could easily get infected and/or seriously affect your ability to freely and quickly move about.
Sharp edges (broken glass; barbed wire; corrugated steel; defences etc) will be everywhere and most clothes are not designed to withstand that sort of abuse, for example when going to work a couple of weeks ago, I caught my jeans on the edge of the metal of the barrel bolt of my gate, I instantly had a 4 inch tear in the denim, luckily no injury as the jeans were loose fitting, but it could easily have sliced my leg open.
And as per the first post for any Lone Wolf's, this is important as you cannot afford to be laid up, not replenishing your supplies etc.
Another example being the glasses that I posted, and those posted by Steve, both of which are very similar to may sun glasses in appearance, but both offer much greater protection without looking out of place. The ones I posted are also available with tinted lens, they also have a foam backing for comfort/close fitting which also stops dust and debris getting in behind the glasses.
So not looking to go all tactical or add unnecessary extra layers/equipment, but more a case of selecting appropriate clothing that already has better in-built protection.
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