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Personal Protective Equipment - Boat Shop
3 December 2023 · 8 min · 47 views
What this video covers
Kent Blair demonstrates PPE selection for boat shop work involving old coatings, strippers, and sanding. The core recommendation is to avoid creating dust in the first place — using gel stripper and a scraper rather than power tools where possible, then disposing of collected material at a local hazmat or recycling center.1:19
For eye protection, Blair uses DeWalt "concealer" goggles with a soft rubber seal, side vents, and enough interior space to fit reading glasses underneath.1:50 Ear protection is foam earplugs clipped to the goggle strap.2:59 For close-up detail work, he uses safety glasses with a 1.25-diopter bifocal insert.3:32
Respirator selection gets the most attention. Blair's primary mask is a 3M P100, which filters 100 percent of oily vapors; he stores used filters in a sealed Ziploc bag between sessions.4:35 N95 masks with an exhale valve suit wood sanding but not oily chemical work.5:08 He demonstrates the fit-check technique — covering the intake valves and inhaling to confirm the mask seals against the face — drawn from his Marine Corps gas-mask training.6:38 He also notes that working outdoors with drop cloths under the work area reduces both exposure and contamination of surrounding property.7:58
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