Category
Safety Gear
Glasses, ear protection and gloves — the cheapest insurance you'll buy.
Reviews
P2 Dust Mask
On Site Safety P2 Flat-Fold Mask
A valved P2 flat-fold from a real Australian safety brand — folds flat for storage, seals well, and carries a genuine AS/NZS 1716 rating for wood, plaster and silica dust.
Respirator
3M Reusable Half-Face Respirator
A reusable half-face respirator with twist-on cartridges that block paint fumes and fine dust — the easy step up from disposable masks.
Head to head
Ear Muffs
The best ear muffs for power tools, grinders and shed work
Two sets of ear muffs rated Class 5 to the Australian standard, ranked for grinding and sawing — plus why most of what's on sale isn't rated here at all.
Disposable Dust Masks
The best P2 disposable dust masks for shed and reno work
Three P2 disposable masks for sanding, cutting and sweeping — a valved flat-fold, a moulded cup and a bulk 50-box — ranked in the order most DIYers should buy.
What to look for in safety gear
Match it to the hazard
A paper dust mask for sweeping, a respirator with cartridges for paint and solvent fumes, wrap-around glasses for grinding, earmuffs for anything loud. The gear has to suit the job.
Fit and seal
Protection only works if it fits. A respirator needs to seal on clean-shaven skin, glasses to sit close with no gaps, earplugs to seat properly. Do a seal check before you start.
Australian standard (AS/NZS)
For paid or site work you need AS/NZS-marked gear: 1716 (respirators), 1337 (eye), 1270 (hearing). US or EU ratings are fine for DIY but aren't certified for Australian workplaces.
Reusable or disposable
A reusable respirator or earmuffs cost more up front but work out cheaper with regular use — you just swap cartridges or pads. Disposables suit the occasional light, dusty job.