I have a confession to make. I don't use protection. For my eyes, ears, mouth or nose, that is. Sure, I'm a bright guy. I know it's important to use protective gear when using tools. But as I learned from G.I. Joe, "Knowing is half the battle." However, knowing and doing are two different things.
Actually, when I sand drywall, I do wear goggles and a mask over my mouth and nose. That wasn't always the case. I had to inhale a lungful of dust before breaking down and buying my goggles and mask. As for ear protection, do my iPhone ear buds count?
To be honest, I'm not sure why I eschew protective gear. I'm not really a risk-taker. I suppose if I had to pin my attitude on one thing, it would be that it's inconvenient. Then again, hearing loss, blindness and/or black lung would be worse. So far, it's worked out for me, but how long until my luck runs out?
So let me pose the question to you: Do you use protective gear? Why or not?
As for me, I'll try to do better, but I can't make any promises. Maybe when I find myself in the "What did he say?" boat, I'll change my tune.
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