Home Improvement Projects Are Important But Safety is First
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06:21:52 am on April 1, 2009 | # |
Every year, around 1.6% of American households embark on a key home improvement plan. Only two other loan application desires are more popular than home improvement projects requests. With the rise in home-improvement cases, accidents and injuries have also increased. In this article lets review the use of ladders as they are one of the most usable equipment in almost all the home improvement project whether commercial or residential.
Whether in use inside or outside, tools and equipment must be dependable and operated safely. Reliable gear is essential to safety management. Confidence in the equipment is critical. Many home improvement projects require the use of a ladder. When using a ladder in the project consider the following features.
The ladder should be in compliance with OSHA standards. If the ladder does not comply with OSHA, it should be eliminated as a ladder choice. With the OSHA rules in place it is possible to minimize the number of accidents that take place using the ladders
Use a ladder prepared for the quantity of weight being applied. Never load the ladder beyond the manufacturer?s specifications for weight capacity. Verify the weight capacity before purchasing a ladder. Consider the weight of the person using the ladder as well as the load to be carried by that person.
Check the material the manufacture used to create the ladder. Make sure the material is strong enough to not only hold the weight but to prevent it from damage from dents or twisting. Verify that the connections are securely attached to the legs. Use of a quality-manufactured ladder averts accidents.
If the home improvement project requires ladder usage on an uneven surface, use a staircase ladder or a leveler. Stability is a key factor in safe ladder handling. If the ladder is still unsteady, a helper can add stability by holding onto the ladder while it is in use.
If possible, use a transportable work platform as a place for objects such as paint or tools. The platform eliminates the need for continuously climbing up and down the ladder. This not only averts dangerous trips but eliminates the need to carry heavy or awkward object up the ladder. Make sure the platform has a weight capacity suitable for the objects to be placed on it.
When visiting the home-improvement store, bring a list of the desired features that you would like to see in the ladder which you will use in your home improvement project. Ask the contractor friend you have or a home builder what they recommend for people like you. Also mention the project and stuff you will use it for.
Refer to the list when examining potential products. If the store does not carry a safe, reliable ladder, purchase one from another store. Safety is worth shopping around for.
Ladders provide extended height in order to complete projects otherwise inaccessible. However, utilizing a safe ladder and applying safety measures avert possible dangers and provide homeowners a greater likelihood of a successful project.
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