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    WAYWT - The Hard Labour Edition aka "Working in your workwear".

    What Are You Wearing Today (WAYWT)
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    • AppfaffA
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      SRs back to work…

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        Drinking like a Pro @Appfaff

        I always find it fascinating that people who do some DIY Stuff at home wear knee protection and pros dont even tough they are a hundred times more often on their knees, thats just unreasonable.

        On a brighter sight a ordered a bunch of festool stuff today thats always a little christmassy.

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        • neph93N
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          @Steffen:

          I always find it fascinating that people who do some DIY Stuff at home wear knee protection and pros dont even tough they are a hundred times more often on their knees, thats just unreasonable.

          Warning: This is a bit of a downer post, but it is relevant. Not looking for "sorry about your friend" etc.

          I had a very good friend who died recently and was in construction all his life. He didn't use safety/protective gear as many pro's don't and before he died, he had very little hearing left, couldn't walk any distances because of bad knees, he'd ruined his back, and had bad lungs despite never having smoked. He was in his 50's when he died and killed himself. There were lots of reasons for that but one of them was that he couldn't accept his deteriorating health. He thought he'd be this big, badass building guy forever.

          There are currently guys working on my house now in their 20's who are operating bandsaw's and concrete cutters all day with no breathing or hearing protection. There is a macho culture in that industry which is seriously dangerous.

          “Some of those that work forces
          Are the same that burn crosses”

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            Youre absolutley right @neph93 I always tell my guys to wear their saftey shoes, hearing aid and to use a proper dust collection whenever there is sawdust or drywalldust around, thats the dumbest way possible to ruin your health. The pro tool companies really try to push that and it seems to work at least a little.

            The "newest" thing around is a dust collection for the bucket you mix concrete or filler in because you breath in tons while pouring and mixing that stuff and it is crazy toxic, old construction guys have lung and skin deseases from handeling concrete without any caution.

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            • AppfaffA
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              Knee pads, glasses and KN95s are my friends right now.. 230# dudes are not designed to be bent over with angle grinders dusting out thinset for days 🙂

              Plus, I get sick fades! And yeah, I had dudes sanding my deck last weekend (after they applied the wrong stain..) and none wore knee pads - shit, I wish I bought some years ago!

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              • zhivagoZ
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                it's a work smarter situation IMO. Want your knees to hold up, might be smart to work in kneepads. Want lungs, ears, and eyes that serve you well long into life, protect em. To each their own though…

                Zhivago

                MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

                G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

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                • neph93N
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                  Agreed @zhivago . @RoxRocks86  is the resident pro here and I’m pretty sure she always has her protective gear on….

                  “Some of those that work forces
                  Are the same that burn crosses”

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                  • dinobarnesberlinD
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                    I totally agree as well–- ask the pros and they will almost always wear the protective gear.
                    Im not even sure what it is with SOME people---almost like they look at safety as a sign of weakness or something?
                    I will never understand that weird wiring.

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                    • spitfiredealerS
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                      I always wear a mask and ear defenders. My mate who I work with refuses to wear a mask because he would have to take his fag out of his mouth. [emoji23]
                      Some people just don’t care.

                      I don’t like knee pads much, I prefer to kneel on a piece of foam.

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                      • neph93N
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                        @spitfiredealer:

                        I don’t like knee pads much, I prefer to kneel on a piece of foam.

                        I have a pair of Blåkladder's high end work pants that have a pocket that takes knee pads and holds them where they should be. That is the only time I use them, otherwise, a bit of foam is my preferred solution too.

                        “Some of those that work forces
                        Are the same that burn crosses”

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                        • ChrisC
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                          I say you should only protect the things you want to keep…

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                          • RoxRocks86R
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                            Honestly, all props go to a good amount of the guys I've met & worked alongside over the years (especially when I first started) who not only advocated safety first but set the example. They definitely regret being stupid & reckless when they first started & every day is a reminder of that. Least to say, their stories left a lasting impression on me.

                            For the most part I always wear hearing protection & N95 for any job I'm on. When necessary that includes hi-vis, hard hat, respirator, gloves, boots, & eye protection. I do admit to rarely using knee pads unless I'm actually doing flooring tho  😶

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                              IHT
                              777s-14

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                                Glad to see you’re still the queen of this thread! Can you tell me where you got that face mask? I’ve been looking for more masks that don’t go around the ears.

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                                • RoxRocks86R
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                                  Hey @sabergirl  https://rzmask.com/ it’s a reusable mask that requires filters. I found the double strap version way more comfortable than the single strap one, but most likely due to the fact that it didn’t fit me correctly.

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                                    Cool. Thanks.

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                                    • ChrisC
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                                      I had bad luck with the RZ masks. Both the single and double strap ones fit badly- either the metal nose piece was down around the tip of my nose and interfering with my breathing, or the edges were up in my eyes and interfering with my vision.  Too bad; they're pretty well made.

                                      Oh, I don't know how you're planning to use them, @sabergirl, but they have unfiltered exhalation valves, which makes them non-Covid compliant.

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                                        I saw the valves and decided to steer clear. Thanks, Chris

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                                        • ChapC
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                                          Gardening with 22 oz double knee ducks

                                          God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                                          • dinobarnesberlinD
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                                            @Chap:

                                            Gardening with 22 oz double knee ducks

                                            Good stuff with the double knee:)

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