Before starting out on any DIY, or even tradie project, there are some essential pieces of equipment that need to be accounted for. This is before we pick up any power tool, whether your own personal equipment or hired.
We’re talking about safety equipment, protective clothing and PPE.
Yes, we’ve all thought ‘oh it won’t happen to me’, or ‘I’ve done this a thousand times’. No one can predict the unexpected, and it is at this split second that protective equipment may, and does, save lives, limbs or lasting damage.
Different DIY situations have different safety concerns, but it is unlikely that you are going to be fully protected unless you have the correct safety essentials for a particular task. Many of these are cheap, readily available and potentially invaluable to your safety.
All too often, especially during our hot climate months, it is all too tempting to tackle a home project in bare feet or wearing only thongs, shorts and a singlet, but it is surely just not worth the risk. Always be prepared to prevent any potential mishap.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
It is important to start dressed for the occasion. We suggest that you keep a separate set of cloths specifically for your DIY projects. Tough and rugged tight fitting clothing with no loose ends or ties that could get caught in tools or machinery, and a pair of correctly sized safety boots;
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
PPE is often very inexpensive, readily available and should be available to hand for all your tasks. Items such as protective eyewear, ear defenders, a heavy-duty visor (welding etc.), a hard hat for working at height or below potentially unstable objects, a safety harness when working on ladders or scaffolding.
OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Other safety considerations are the more common sense or check list things such as power circuit breakers, remove loose clothing items, tie back long hair, removing jewellery and keeping others and pets out of harms way for example.
Of course this is not an exhaustive list and you can never be too prepared.
HandyHire supply all safety equipment connected to each particular power tool and provide expert knowledge and advise on how to protect yourself and operate the machinery in a safe manor.
Whether you are a tradie or a DIY enthusiast, Handy Hire WA are here to help and supply you with the correct tools & equipment to make your job easy.
All of our equipment is prepped and cleaned before and after every hire. All of our tools and equipment are maintained to the highest standards along with all electrical equipment Tested & Tagged (as per AS/NZS 3760).
We are meticulous in the way that we tend to and equip our hire equipment, your safety, the need for a great job and your satisfaction is our utmost priority.
HandyHire WA has successfully provided a reputable and reliable trade tool and equipment hire / rental service centred around Joondalup and surrounding suburbs for a number of years. Demand for such a hire service has been high from the outset with many repeat businesses and trades relying on Dan’s speedy tool hire delivery service direct to site.
To learn more about Handy Hire, visit www.handyhirewa.com.au, you can also find Handy Hire on Facebook
