Unfortunately there are too many stories out there of the weekend warrior tackling a home improvement or repair project at home then one thing leads to another and there is an accident and an injury to report about. Many of these incidents normally could be avoided if only more DIY’er’s took greater care to follow standard safety procedures. Here we thought we would review some well heeled advice we have come to cherish over the years.

* First and foremost, wear protective eyewear such as safety glasses when doing any sawing or hammering
* Anchor your ladder securely or have your partner hold the ladder while performing tasks at extreme heights. Falling from a ladder is one of the most common residential injuries reported.
* Do not wear loose clothing. Long pants such as jeans and a long sleeve shirt together with sturdy footwear are good choices to protect against flying debris.
* Increase ventilation in your work area when working with paint and any other chemicals
* Unplug the power cord when taking extended breaks from your project and never leave your power tool unattended.
* Finally, keep a first aid kit with supplies available, just in case

These tips might seem trivial and more common sense than anything, but you’d be surprised at the number of incidents that could have been prevented if only proper safety procedures were followed. Good luck to all of the DIY’ers out there.

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