Personal Protective Equipment - Fiberglass

[ElBichoMalo]

I finally made my first cut...need to re-core the hatches...started with the small "transom seats" to learn on. Anyway, I thought I could tough it out (in hot Florida) with just glasses and a dust mask (and no shirt - idiot). After hosing off and two showers, I am still itchy.

What are you guys doing when sanding glass? I have seen the plastic looking coveralls, but they must be hot, right? Which is worse, being ithcy or heat stroke? Also, do you wash these occasionally? Do you treat them as disposables?

Also, is there a tried and true way to wash glass fibers from your skin once the damage is done?

With all the great glasswork on the site, I am sure you guys will have some answers!