Safety Precautions While Doing Plumbing - Part III


Hello everyone on this beautiful Tuesday! Any new plumbing projects to embark on?

If the answer is yes, make sure that you don't miss the following post and the last two previous post - all of them focusing on safety. Yes, that six letter magical word that can make a world of difference.

In the two previous posts we covered the importance of reading labels on solvents and wearing the proper protection equipment when working with chemicals and solvents. We also covered taking time to learn how equipment tools work and also reading the manufacturer's instructions. All this will go a long way to avoiding injury.

Now, let's get started on more safety tips:

- It is very important that you wear eye protecting. This is specially important when chiseling concrete, or soldering, or using power tools. Your eyes are sensitive organs and small flying things can create great damage.

- Next tip has to do with being careful with the clothes you wear. You want to especially be carefully that you do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Things can get in the way of machinery and then cause you to get dragged into what could be a very dangerous situation.

- Also, keep your hands away from cutters, bits, and blades. When using hand tools, make sure that none of your hands are on direction of the tool, as it is possible that the tool can continue its movement and impact your hand. In addition, when operating a circular saw, make sure to have a hold that uses both of your hands. Furthermore, remember to never change a saw blade or drill bit when the power cord is connected. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged!

-  A final tip is that you work when are fit, not tired and that there is sufficient lightning.

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