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Protect Gear and Other Safety Tips
Insulation materials are often dusty and irritating to skin, so wear cotton
gloves and long sleeves when working with them. When installing fiberglass
or rockwool, wear loose-fitting clothes that won't work mineral fibers into
your skin. A cap or bandana will help you keep dust or fibers out of your
hair.
A paper respirator or "surgical mask" (Fig. 2.1) is important for
keeping dust and fibers out of your nose and lungs. For eye protection,
wear a pair of plastic goggles (Fig. 2.2).
If you must kneel while working in the attic or crawl space, knee pads or
elastic bandages will help keep your knees from getting bruised. It's a
good idea to wear shoes or boots with nonslip soles.
Also consider wearing a hard hat to protect your head from protruding
nails.
To wash away possible irritation from insulating fibers, take a cool shower
afterwards. Warm water opens pores, allowing the itchy insulating fibers to
sink further into your skin.
Never smoke when working with insulation materials. Some types of
insulation (such as foam rigid board) are highly flammable.
Do not install ceiling insulation on a warm day when the attic is hot and
humid. This can be uncomfortable and even dangerous.
Next: How to Insulate a Ceiling
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