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Some suggestions for a safe workplace include, but are not limited
to, the following:
Working practices, site organization and site access shall comply with
Workplace Health and Safety Requirements.
Wear suitable safety equipment
when appropriate eg snug fitting work gloves to avoid splinters, eye
protection when using power or striking tools, ear protection when
appropriate, and a dust mask if creating airborne dust of any kind eg by
hand or power saw, grinder etc.
Pay particular attention to safe practices when using ladders, grinders and
power saws (tools which are the cause of many DIY accidents). Read and
adhere to the safety advice which is provided on the product or in the
product manual. Always ensure you are working on and from solid surfaces and
that you have good control of any tool.
Exercise care when lifting, carrying and twisting under load.
Apply a disciplined approach to keeping the area tidy, free of waste or
excess materials which could be a tripping hazard. Stack building materials
securely and prevent access to the site by unsupervised children.
If you are not a professional tradesperson or experienced handyperson, work
into the project slowly to get the feel of it, to become comfortable with
the requirements and to establish good judgement when using hand and power
tools.
Anticipate what could go wrong in each situation and make appropriate
changes to reduce risk to the maximum extent possible.
In relation to handling treated timber:
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Do not burn any treated off-cuts as this may create toxic vapours.
• Dispose
of any treated off-cuts in landfill.
• Use a high standard of
hygiene practices and wash hands before eating, drinking or smoking.
A DIY injury prevention brochure can be found at:
www.general.monash.edu.au/muarc/diyhome.pdf |
