{"id":4376,"date":"2020-03-05T20:07:02","date_gmt":"2020-03-05T20:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbifiberglass.com\/dev\/?p=4376"},"modified":"2025-05-14T13:49:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T17:49:49","slug":"safety-equipment-to-use-when-fiberglassing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbifiberglass.com\/dev\/safety-equipment-to-use-when-fiberglassing\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Equipment to Use when Fiberglassing"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What Safety Equipment Should I Use when Fiberglassing?<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you have a small repair or a larger project, these items will help keep you safe from hazards.<\/p>\n<h3>Safety Glasses &amp; Goggles<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Will prevent debris from getting in eyes.<\/li>\n<li>Glasses have side shields as splash guards.<\/li>\n<li>Glasses are open on top and bottom.<\/li>\n<li>Goggles provide a tighter fit to the face.<\/li>\n<li>Goggles are enclosed on all sides.<\/li>\n<li>Goggles may not vent as well as glasses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Tyvek Suits<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Available hooded or non hooded.<\/li>\n<li>Hooded suits keep dust and overspray out of hair.<\/li>\n<li>Has elastacized sleeves &amp; ankles.<\/li>\n<li>The elastic allows for tucking in to gloves or shoe protectors.<\/li>\n<li>Provides full coverage to protect clothing and skin.<\/li>\n<li>Is chemical resistant.<\/li>\n<li>May be used more than once.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Disposable Gloves<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Available in latex(rubber) or nitrile.<\/li>\n<li>Latex is more cost effective.<\/li>\n<li>Latex is the most commonly used glove.<\/li>\n<li>Nitrile is stronger than latex.<\/li>\n<li>Nitrile has better chemical resistance than latex.<\/li>\n<li>Both types of gloves can come in different thicknesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Respirators<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Have many different designs.<\/li>\n<li>Dust masks are used to avoid particulate matter when sanding\/grinding.<\/li>\n<li>Dust masks do not protect against styrene fumes.<\/li>\n<li>Dual-Cartridge respirators used in fiberglassing filter particulate matter and absorb styrene fumes.<\/li>\n<li>Can be disposable, or may come with replaceable cartridges.<\/li>\n<li>Is important to use a respirator if working in an enclosed space that is not well ventilated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Dispenser Bottles &amp; Epoxy Pumps<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bottles to store and dispense MEKP from.<\/li>\n<li>Pumps that give the exact ratio of epoxy resin and hardener for mixing.<\/li>\n<li>Helps to prevent chemicals from making contact with skin.<\/li>\n<li>Keeps chemicals covered and not exposed to air or debris while you work.<\/li>\n<li>Prevents chemicals from spilling while you work.<\/li>\n<li>Cups are graduated to assist with mixing chemicals accurately.<\/li>\n<li>Epoxy pumps will dispense the proper ratio of hardener to epoxy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When fiberglassing you should always use the correct tools.\u00a0 This also includes your safety equipment.\u00a0 Having good personal protection will prevent mishaps down the line.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Safety Equipment Should I Use when Fiberglassing? Whether you have a small repair or a larger project, these items will help keep you safe from hazards. Safety Glasses &amp; Goggles Will prevent debris from getting in eyes. Glasses have side shields as splash guards. Glasses are open on top and bottom. 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