Safety Tips For Do-It-Yourself
Do-it-yourself activities are interesting and gratifying. When you
do something from start to finish it is immensely satisfying to see
the end product. But there are some precautions that you must follow
while undertaking home projects or remodeling your home. Here are a
few DIY safety tips:
- It you are working with hazardous materials wear protective
clothing like safety goggles, gloves.
- Use a mask while working in dusty conditions or while sawing
wood.
- While painting keep room well ventilated and do not smoke.
- If you are working with materials that give off toxic fumes make
sure the room is airy and well ventilated.
- Use good quality equipment while working. Use the right tools
for the job.
- Store tools in such a place that they are safe and that children
and pets cannot reach.
- While using knives cut away from you and after use keep them
locked.
- While fixing or checking electrical connections switch off the
power and remove the fuse. Wear
rubber shoes while working with electricity.
- While fixing or checking electrical appliances, disconnect the
appliance from the socket. Wear rubber shoes while working with
electricity.
- Keep a chemical fire extinguisher at home. Do not use water to
put out a fire caused by electricity. It is best to use a profession
for electrical and gas work.
- Use a
drill that has a plastic body, as it will not
conduct electricity. Remove the plug from the socket while fitting
parts. Do not wear loose clothes or jewellery as they might get
entangled in the drill.
- Ladders often cause a number of DIY accidents. Read instruction
carefully before assembling a ladder, and assemble according to
manufacture's instructions. Do not lean on one side as you may lose
your balance.
- Whatever the job on hand plan out your work carefully. Make sure
that you can do it yourself otherwise hire a professional to do it.
Do not be in a hurry to complete the job. It is best to ask someone
to help you out.
- If the job you are about to do involves the disposal of
hazardous material then contact your local environmental health
department for advice.
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