What safety gear do I need?

Eyes — safety glasses

Safety glasses protect your eyes from flying debris and dust. If you grind, cut, drill overhead or sweep up, this is usually the first item to sort out.

Hands — gloves

Gloves protect against mechanical damage, but the type must match the job: general handling, grinding and chemicals are not the same thing. The helper points you to the matching category rather than one “universal” glove.

Head — helmet

A helmet is for the head on site, where there is a risk of falling objects or knocks.

Breathing — respirator

A respirator protects the airways where there is dust or fumes. It matters most for sanding, cutting masonry, painting and similar work. Check the marking on the product to see what it is actually rated for.

Hearing — ear protection

Hearing protection is for noisy tools — grinding, sawing, compressors. Hearing damage builds up quietly, so it is easy to underestimate.

A first-aid kit is a different category

A first-aid kit is not protection against a risk — it is practical readiness for when something has already happened. PALĪGS treats it as its own direction, so it does not get mixed up with glasses or gloves.

If you start with a brand or a “set”, it is easy to buy too much or the wrong thing. If you start with the risk — eyes, hands, breathing — the catalogue filter becomes clear. You often need several items, but not necessarily everything at once.

• Buying one set and assuming it covers every job.
• Using ordinary gloves for tasks that need a specific type.
• Relying on a simple dust mask when fumes or fine dust are involved.
• Skipping hearing protection because “it is only a short job”.
• Choosing by price alone — fit and comfort decide whether it is actually worn.

Glasses protect eyes from debris. A respirator protects the airways from dust and fumes. They solve different problems, and for many jobs you will want both. The answer depends on the job: if you are mostly worried about sparks and chips, start with glasses; if the air is the issue, start with breathing protection.

Choose what you want to protect. If you are unsure, pick “I don’t know”. PALĪGS shows a suitable protection category from the INVENTĀRS range.