safety and tools
A Safety Note
The work and
procedures shown and described in the www.hometime.com world-wide web files
are intended for use by people having average skill and knowledge of the subjects.
CAUTION:
If you are inexperienced in using any of the tools or equipment depicted or
any of the procedures described, or are in doubt that the work and procedures
shown and described may not be safe in your chosen situation, consult a person
skilled in the performance of the work or procedure. Throughout this information
there are specific safety recommendations summarized below. Pay careful
attention to each of these. The
creators of the information in these files disclaim any liability for injury or
damage arising out of any failure or omission to perform the work or procedure
shown and described. Your performance is at your own risk. Keeping
Things Safe: Ladder Safety - The
distance from the base of the wall to the base of the ladder should be 1/4 the
height of the ladder.
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Make sure the ladder's foot pads are secure on the ground. Shim if necessary.
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Keep ladders away from electrical lines and pay attention to overhead lines when
moving an extended ladder into position.
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Never attempt to stretch while on a ladder. If you can't reach, move the ladder.
Keeping
Things Safe: Power Tool Safety ALWAYS
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN USING ANY POWER TOOL. - Always
follow the manufacturer's recommendations for using their tools and materials.
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Dull tools are unsafe and can harm the work. Maintain your tools. Always work
with sharp cutting blades.
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Unplug power tools before loading them, changing blades or bits or making adjustments.
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Never use any power tool in the rain.
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Never alter or remove the blade guards on a power saw.
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Always wear proper clothing and safety equipment on the work site. (See the Hometime
safety chart.)
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Keep children away from the work area and power tools as well as away from harmful
materials, adhesives and solvents.
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Keep a clean work site and don't let debris accumulate.
Safety
is an important part of any do-it-yourself project.
See for yourself just
how well you know your stuff
by taking the Hometime safety
quiz!
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