Are you a professional home remodeler? Accidents happen all the time when you are not careful. Here are some of the 8 most common reasons DIYers end up in the ER. Bob Villa wrote a article that we thought we would share on the 8 Most Common Reasons DIYers End Up in the ER.
The 8 Most Common Reasons DIYers End Up in the ER
Your home is a refuge from the dangers and anxieties of the outside world—or is it? Statistics indicate that Americans are more likely to be injured at home than just about anywhere else. According to the National Safety Council, 23.8 million preventable injuries occurred in homes in 2016, and most of these were caused by the injured party’s own mistakes. Minimize your risk of injury around the house by avoiding these common—and in some cases, fatal—missteps.
Gutter cleaning, roof repair, tree trimming, and even changing a light bulb often require the use of a ladder, and it’s the ladder that makes these jobs dangerous. Indeed, according to the National Safety Council, about 9 million nonfatal falls were treated in emergency departments in 2012, accounting for 30 percent of injury-related ER visits. To minimize your risk of injury, always position ladders on firm, level ground, make sure A-frame ladders are fully extended before you step on them, use a safety harness or spotter whenever possible, and choose the right size ladder for the job.
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