Ah, the weekend! Time for fun and relaxation - for most of us. For others, weekends are sometimes more intense than their jobs Monday to Friday. These are the warriors of the weekend!
Whether the construction of a bridge, painting the house, or just do general repairs of households, these owners rarely have a day leave. They believe they can be a contractor, plumber, electrician, carpenter and all rolled into one and can complete major improvement projects in just two short days on the weekend. However, they often underestimate the scope of work to do and most of their knowledge was picked up from HGTV, YouTube, a book do-it-yourself, or a one-hour class at their local home improvement store.
they probably do not know is that some 20,000 dead and hundreds of thousands of injuries occur each year as a result of home improvement-related injuries (Home Safety Council). Here are some tips to keep these weekend warriors safely: ..
- If it is a working outdoors, wear sunscreen to basic protection of SPF
- Drink plenty of fluids to keep you hydrated
- keep a good first aid kit handy care
- Dress for the job at hand -.! barefoot and lawnmowers do not mix
- Read the warning labels / warning (whether for a tool, chemical, etc.).
- Equip your garage or shop and your home with fire extinguishers.
- Keep tools and supplies out of reach of children.
- always set a scale on a flat, firm.
- Keep drill bits, blades and sharp knives. Dull tools require extra strength and can bind.
- sure to wired power tools are plugged into a receptacle which is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).
- Do not use damaged extension cords (discard immediately if damaged)
- Think twice before working on gas lines. it is often best handled by a professional technician.
- The dust and fibers can be dangerous to breathe. When sanding wood or drywall joint compound, wear a dust mask.
- Tackle only the tasks you feel manipulation (ie only do electrical work if you have the necessary knowledge) safely.
especially, do not be afraid to ask for help! Although you do not want to admit it, the job may be too difficult for one person. If you feel overwhelmed, hire an expert. Nobody wants a weekend warrior to become the weekend hurt! After all, there is so much more to do next weekend!
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