Safety First

If you are not confident in your ability to do the work, get someone who has building experience to either work along side you or to properly explain what is involved in the work you want to do.

You can get most health and safety leaflets with updated safet precautions from your local government website

There are rules that must be followed when doing your own D.I.Y work for example:

• Wearing goggles to prevent any deris opr dust from getting in your eyes
• You should also ear protectors when working with power tools or a noisy environment to prevent damage to ear drums
• Wear a mask when painting or sanding to prevent inhalation of fumes and dust
• Wear work gloves when ever possible, especially when handleing materials
• Wearing steel toe capped boots to prevent damage from heavy objects

If you have a workshop or are working in a garage, always make sure there is plenty of ventilation to stop build up of fumes, gases or dust. If you can't afford a fire extinguisher have a bucket of water or sand on hand in case of a fire. You should also have a first aid kit on hand in case of any accidents when working. If you are working within a garage or workshop make sure someone knows you are there in case you are incapacated and can't get assistance.

If working with aeorol spray paint it is best to do the spraying outside in the garden or in the driveway, do not do it is a closed of a small space, unless you have proper ventilation. You should also consider wearing a mask, glasses and gloves. DO NOT SMOKE or have a naked flame, as this can ignite the fumes.

When dealing with wood and dust, keep all surface clean. Especially the floor as this can be a fire hazard. Also this will help prevent any accidents, such as falling over or twisting your ankle. Also if there is a lot dust in the air, do not light matches or smoke as this can ingnite the dust and cause a fire.

If you are knocking down a wall make sure that none of them are supporting walls, if not sure get a structural engineer to have a look.

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