Dangerous Tools
We all know that tools can be dangerous, especially in the wrong hands. So many people end up in A & E every year due to accidents/incidents with tools, whether it?s at work or home. Power tools are considered the worse and it?s important to consider the risks. Thousands of accidents occur every year with power tools, and some of them are ultimately fatal. Make sure that?s not you.
The body part most affected by the common power tool is the index finger. This can be a minor cut, if you?re lucky, or as serious as a severed finger.
According to facts and figures, saws are the power tool that causes the most accidents. However, that is no surprise considering they are extremely sharp and even minor injuries are common when they are operated. Many users are lulled into a sense of complacency, become careless and then find themselves being stitched up-or worse-in the emergency room.
Remember that you should always respect your tools?you can enjoy your work but you should always show them respect. The moment that you become blas? about working with them, you are an accident waiting to happen. Wear eye protection every time you use a power tool, take care and that guards are in place before you turn it on and never work with a power tool unless there is someone readily available to help if you should be injured.
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Four Dangers of DIY
Following on from my post yesterday regarding Dangerous Tools, I thought I would discuss further the dangers of DIY itself. Any DIY project can be turned into a nightmare and one of the biggest causes of incidents is due to a lack of bodily protection, especially with the head area. Therefore, it?s important to do a little bit of research before you start a task, as to what protection you need. Better to take a little time figuring that out than a lot of time later, as you recover.
Airborne Toxins
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If you are working in areas with toxic materials/fumes, it?s crucial to wear a filter (over your mouth) to keep toxic materials out of your body?s airways, as well as in an area that is cross-ventilated.
One of the best and affordable lung protectors for DIY enthusiasts is a dual-cartridge respirator. Remember to replace the filters in the cartridges according to the frequency required to keep you consistently safe.
Another alternative is a filter mask which is low-cost and disposable but, be sure to clean the front of a filter mask with a vacuum as soon as you remove the mask, to reduce any toxic particles from circulating in the airwaves. Once your mask becomes heavily soiled, it?s time to dispose of it and grab a new filter before your next home improvement project.
Skin Irritants
Any DIY enthusiast or professional will know that any job requires the use of hands which are going to see some rough times. Dirt isn?t really a health hazard on its own but, certain oil-base or solvent-based liquids can be serious DIY dangers. Therefore, if you are using oils or solvent based liquids to wear rubber gloves (hand protection) and clean up as soon as your done to avoid any liquids being left behind and toughed by a child or someone else.
Make sure you wipe your hands clean after your done with an edible oil like canola or peanut oil (if you have in stock) to get rid of any toxic irritants, followed by good old-fashioned soap. Many people believe that it is a good idea to clean oils off skin with kerosene, mineral spirits, or solvents; although oils may bond to these liquids, giving your hands a clean appearance, using them on your bare skin is a substantial DIY danger! These hazardous materials will irritate your skin on the surface, and can even be absorbed into your body through the skin cells.
Sight Threats
No matter what the DIY project is, it is definitely wise to wear some safety goggles to protect your eyes from toxic particles in the air or dust which could easily scratch the surface of your eyes or even your cornea. If you don?t have goggles then wear a baseball cap (the next best thing) as it can help keep airborne dust and sawdust away from your eyes.
If for some reason however, you do get toxic materials or irritants in your eye to flush it out as quickly as possible. Don?t wait until you?ve finished a job, get it sorted immediately. If you are lucky enough to have an eyewash kit, use it.
Hearing Damage
Ear protection is a must if you are using power tools because once damage is done to your hearing, there is no going back. Without ear plugs, loud power tool sounds can cause permanent damage to the upper and lower range of your hearing, which leads to hearing loss or a permanent ringing in the ear called ?tinnitus.?
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Source: http://equalspec.com/dangerous-of-diy/
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