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.
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.