Each year, poor safety protocols and lack of education surrounding electricity at home and in the workplace are the cause of many accidents. These accidents have caused injuries and sometimes even loss of life. Most of these incidents are a result of a lack of knowledge of the safety tips to follow when interacting with electricity, especially for DIY projects.
It is important to be safe and protect others when conducting any ‘job’ on your property. In this article, we are going to share five electricity safety tips for DIY projects. DIY projects can be very rewarding, help save money and give you a fun project to engage in. However, you must ensure you conduct the appropriate safety protocols to ensure your project stays fun. You may even consider dry hire safety equipment to help you with your DIY projects.
If you are planning to do electrical work at home with DIY machinery follow these electrical safety tips to avoid injuries and accidents;
1. Switch off the Mains
The best and safest thing to do when dealing with electrical is to switch off the power completely. This should be done in the main supply and before you start any work involving electrical. This will give you peace of mind working on your electrical DIY project knowing that the power lines are free of energy. This is however not enough; you must confirm the power is completely off by testing using a voltmeter.
2. Ensure That The Power Is Insulated
To avoid cases of electrical shock, ensure that the cables are insulated well. There are other things that you need to ensure that they are insulated in addition to electrical cables. The tool you are using can be a good conductor of electricity which can cause electric shock. Make sure that every tool you are using is properly insulated with preferably runner material.
3. Use The Right Tools
Electrical DIY projects require you to have the right tools and equipment at your disposal. This will make the work easier and safer. Some of the basic tools include wire strippers, screwdrivers, voltage testers, pliers etc.
4. Use A Cable Detector
Some accidents are a result of accidentally screwing, nailing or drilling into the electrical cables inside your walls. Make sure that when you want to screw or hammer a nail into the wall you check whether there are cables underneath.
5. Carefully Check The Circuit Breaker
A circuit breaker is useful because it helps you to know whether you have done everything correctly. When the breaker flips back on you need to check your DIY project to troubleshoot the problem.
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