5 Safety Tips for DIY Home Repairs

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DIY jobs around the house can give you a project to work on, can offer you the chance to save some money on repairs and can give you real feeling of pride upon the completion of the job. Doing repairs in the house however, can often be unsafe and it is essential that you are taking the right measures with regards to ensuring your safety whilst you work. Over the last 12 months there have been more people doing work on their homes and this is why maximizing safety is so critical. If you do have jobs around the house that you plan to do yourself, here is how you can do so in a safe way.

Assess The Job

The first thing that you have to do is assess the job in hand and ask yourself genuinely whether or not you have the capabilities to do this. Most DIYers are those without training or any particular skill, so taking on a job which requires training and experience is not a good idea. All it takes is a nail in the wrong place or playing around with gas connections for things to go very wrong indeed. Be honest with yourself before you even get started.

Getting the Right Materials

One of the most common reasons for people getting hurt when they are carrying out DIY tasks is that they don’t have the right equipment for the job. Trying to use a hacksaw instead of a jigsaw or using a hammer and nail instead of a drill, these are minor changes which can have major implications. Always get the correct materials for the job before you start.

Safety Equipment

Many have too much of a blasé attitude when it comes to safety, and think that they have everything in hand. The truth however is often very different and this is why it pays to be overly cautious when you are about to get started with a project. Check out some of the RISE equipment online which has all that you need to ensure your safety during the job.

Clear The Workspace

It may sound terribly simple but making sure that you clear the workspace is critical to maintaining your safety. A messy workspace means that it won’t take much for you to fall over, stand on a nail or seriously hurt yourself with power tools. Clean the space before you get started and during the job in order to keep yourself safe.

Don’t Push

If something just isn’t working then don’t push it, stop, reassess, try again and if it still doesn’t work then stop altogether and use a professional. It may well be that you are trying to drill into a load-bearing wall, it could be that you are trying to put square pegs in round holes and in most cases there will be a reason why this isn’t working as you wish, a technical reason which requires a professional.

By all means have a go at projects on your own, but be sure to follow these safety tips to protect yourself.

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