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that are used in a project. Make sure to check with
the local building department to ensure compliance
with codes and regulations related to your project.
You should always consult a trained professional with
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or safety concerns. Always know your own limitations
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YOUR
SAFETY
Before
you begin a project, make sure you plan ahead and
anticipate any safety issues. Following are some important
safety tips that can apply to most projects. Since
every project is different, do not consider this a
comprehensive list of all the safety issues that you
may need to address.
General
Safety
Do not
attempt a potentially dangerous project when you are
tired, irritated, sick or under the influence of drugs
or alcohol.
Wear approved eye protection when working with power
tools or striking tools such as hammers.
When working in dusty situations, wear a dust filter
mask over your mouth and nose.
Make sure you check building codes for your area before
planning construction projects.
Keep all blades, bits and other cutting parts sharp
on both power tools and hand tools. Dull tools can
require you to apply extra force, which can lead to
injuries.
Make sure you have a safe work environment that is
well lit and free from obstructions and interference
from clothing, long hair and jewelry.
Turn off breakers or remove fuses when working on
all electrical projects.
Power
Tools
Read the
instructions thoroughly and make sure you understand
proper operation and safety issues related to each
tool. Use a tool only for its intended application.
Make sure you know each tool's limitations.
Unplug saws, drills, routers and other power tools
when changing or installing blades, bits and other
attachments.
Keep your hands safely away from blades, bits and
moving parts as you operate a power tool.
Paints
and Chemicals
Heed all
product warning labels! Make sure you have adequate
ventilation for flammable and noxious chemicals. When
using flammable materials, shut off pilot lights on
furnaces, hot water tanks and stoves.
Ladders
and Scaffolds
Make sure
stepladders are completely opened and positioned with
all four legs firmly stabilized and supported. Never
stand on the top platform of a stepladder.
When using an extension ladder, firmly plant both
side rails on solid ground. Do not put the base of
the ladder too close or too far from the vertical
surface it is propped against. Your weight should
be positioned between the base of the ladder and vertical
surface.
Make sure that all legs of a scaffold are firmly planted
on solid ground. Use blocks of wood on softer ground
to provide better support. Always stand on platforms
in between the supports that hold it up.
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