What are Safety precautions to take when DIY-ing?

Tom Stevens
by Tom Stevens

  5 answers
  • Depending on what type of DIY you are talking about, you might need rubber or leather gloves, good ventilation, dust mask. What type of DYI are you handling?

  • Dfm Dfm on Nov 13, 2017

    its project specific....if useing carving tools, gloves that won’t let a sharp object thru, sanding a piece...a dust mask. Checking electric cords for wear, disposing of waste products such as paint thinners stripping solutions in proper containers. It’s anything that will make and keep you safe from injury. If you are working alone in you work shop it’s letting some know where you are and when to expect you for supper. If you don’t show or call...they will go looking for you.

  • Sharon Sharon on Nov 13, 2017

    Depends on what your doing, but I am big on using goggles, gloves, and making sure the piece is on a stable platform to work on. Having wipe up rags, paper towels, fire extinguisher if it might combust. Follow common rules when working with power tools and if you don't know, have a friend or the hardware store guy explain it to you for each power tool you buy/rent.

    I also make sure I have good shoes on, hate when stuff hits my feet and blackened toenails.

  • Cindy Hagemann Cindy Hagemann on Nov 13, 2017

    Safety first whenever doing DIY depending on the project. Power tools require proper electricity, safety glasses for example.

  • M. M.. M. M.. on Nov 13, 2017

    Protecting your eyes is also vital. Most people don't realize that looking at a flame or even glowing electric coils, etc. damages your eyes. Wear safety glasses all the time, goggles if you're working with fumes (in an airy, ventilated area, of course). Medical science can replace limbs to a certain degree, but losing your sight or damaging it is permanent.