Working on your home improvement projects and simple repair activities can be fulfilling most of the times. It allows you to work at your own pace and gives you full control on how you want things to appear. However, doing it yourself instead of hiring a professional means you have to be extra careful in everything that you do.
Such as when using concrete saws in repairing your living room floors or landscaping your garden, it’s important to use the right saw blades so as to prevent any accident. Before cutting with any diamond blades and concrete saws, make sure that you follow a safety routine to ensure your safety.
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Here are some of the things that you must check when working with diamond blades.
1. Wear proper safety clothes
Before you start on any project, you must take the necessary preparations like wearing the right working clothes. This means not wearing very loose clothing or tight fitting clothes that will limit your movement. Make sure to wear long pants to properly cover your legs and safety boots to safeguard your toes.
2. Use protective gear
Aside from wearing comfortable clothes, you must also wear protective gears such as earplugs, gloves and facial mask. Dust that is caused by cutting concrete can be hazardous to your health so make sure to wear a protective gear that snugly fit your face.
3. Inspect all equipment
The concrete saw you use for your projects must be in best condition to avoid any injuries. Always check if the saw is clean and if the blade is properly installed on the saw. If you are using electric saw, check the cord and then see if there is any damage or scratch. If you are using gas-powered cutters, make sure that it is properly fueled and you have enough gas to complete your task.
4. Keep work area clean
Organized work area allows you to move around freely. Make sure to get your area free of clutter to help prevent any accident. Keep your tools like diamond core bit in one area and pick up extra pieces of tiles or bricks so you won’t accidentally trip over anything. Also take extra caution when using extension cords and other accessories in your work area.
5. Always keep a First Aid Kit handy
No matter how careful you are, you might accidentally hurt yourself while doing your project. Keep medicine kit handy and learn the basic of first aid so you will know what to do in case of accidents.
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