Safety Equipment

Check out Sydney Tools’ massive range of safety equipment for everything from air horns to Zipwalls and everything in between.

We’ve got you covered when it comes to safety on the worksite with gloves, respirator masks, glasses, signs, hard hats, first aid kits and much, much more.

Our range includes trusted brands like 3M, Honeywell, Uvex, Pro Choice and Master Lock, so whether you’re looking for a high quality lock to keep your site secure, or you need PPE gear, you'll find it here.

And remember you can head into our stores in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and cities across Australia to speak to our team about your needs.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in construction

Personal Protective Equipment, or simply PPE, is the safety gear that a person wears in order to protect themselves from injury while working.

New to the workforce? There’s a few essentials you’ll need to grab. A hard hat, steel cap boots and a high vis vest are generally the minimum PPE required to work on any construction or building site in Australia.

If you’re working on a demolition job or on other sites where hazardous airborne particles are present, you’ll need a respirator mask that’s rated accordingly for the types of dust you might encounter.

On larger construction sites where heavy machinery is in use, wearing a pair of ear plugs is strongly recommended and may be mandatory.

Ear Plugs vs. Ear Muffs

What’s the difference between earplugs and earmuffs? And which is best?

Ear plugs come in a few different types, including disposable foam (designed for a single use), reusable (made from silicone or a similar material), and banded (featuring a headband and replaceable plugs). They all reduce noise by a similar amount, so the type you choose will depend on how often you need to wear them.

Ear muffs are bulkier but provide superior, full-ear hearing protection that covers your ears and suppresses all outdoor noise. If you're wearing a hard hat all day, check out our range of helmet earmuffs that attach straight onto your lid.

Keen to keep your site clean and tidy? Explore our range of cleaning and hygiene products.