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As you can see in the attached picture I look a little lost. I worked in a crawlspace most of today. I have pretty good knee pads and had some cheap elbow pads and of course a respirator. I also had latex gloves under my work gloves. The rocks were killing my back, legs, shoulders, etc.

I need some padding all over. Front and back. I had to finish some temporary shoring that some previous contractor did not finish. I got some great pictures which I will post elsewhere. To help supplement my income I am going to be free lancing with a structural engineer which means I may be in the crawlspace more often. What do you wear when you are in the crawlspace?
 

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I found a skeleton in the last crawlspace I worked in--not sure exactly what it was--dog? skunk? raccoon?
I hate spiders too. Crawlspaces suck!
 
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480sparky said:
A concrete floor and you're not using a mechanic's creeper?
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That was my thought, I worked in a crawlspace this summer, and it just so happened I was doing brakelines on my truck the day before, and happened to have my creeper in my truck bed, worked out well
 
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Tyvek® Jumpsuits

Full Body Coverage: Recycled Tyvek® Jumpsuit with Hood and Shoe Covers

It's the ultimate protection in a Tyvek® jumpsuit, covering you from head to toe with an integrated hood and elastic-topped shoe covers. If you work in an environment where it's important to keep a barrier between you and microscopic particles, this is the Tyvek® jumpsuit for you.

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I usually wear one of these disposables when I work in a crawlspace. The hood is uncomfortable but once I get all the spiderwebs off where I'm working I slip it down.
 
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I work in crawl areas at least once a week,same for attics.I wear coveralls, and maybe gloves when crawling,that'd be it.And sometimes I'm there 20-30 hrs over the course of a few days.All the other crap just slows you down.
 
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I always estimate/survey/walk a job. I always think how am I going to run the wiring, pipes or get material/debris moved. I would charge more for jobs that require me to go in to attics and crawl spaces unless the crawl spaces are very roomy. Then again thats why commercial electric is $75 - 150 an hour with a 3 hour minimum.
 
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It's called a red man suit, and it's meant for full contact martial arts training. Be warned though, it's made of vinyl dipped foam, which isn't exactly the most durable stuff when you are crawling around in a crawl space. It isn't exactly cheap either.
http://www.discountmas.com/xpseinrsu.html

Hockey gear would probably be a better bet, and you might be able to get some end of the season deals right about now.
 
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disposable suits w/ integrated boot/hoods and stretchband waist. Bought them by the box, 25/$80 off ebay. respirators: is working around mold, make sure you get the right ones. The Aosafety has a nice quick release version-makes stopping to talk on the phone easy. Pretty sure the cartridges are P100's-good for organics vapors along w/ everything else.

my work was mold remediation-disposable suits are a must.
 
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I destroyed alot of pricy Carrhartt clothing in crawlspaces before I realized old beatup jean and leather jackets are the way too go. If you own a sport bike, here's a great excuse to give your wife for upgrading your gear! Its built to be dragged accross rocks crawlspaces.

I also gear-up with Hatch kneepads and elbow pads I picked up cheap from police supply store and tuck tape your socks to pants etc...and most important Safety glasses!! Or you will have irritated eyes allday!

Who hates which more, crawlspaces or attics with the fiberglass firerated super itchy insulation?
 
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