Safety, PPE and site sense guides — HomeGraft

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SAFETY, PPE AND SITE SENSE · 7 STEPSAsbestos awareness for older homesLearn to spot materials in older homes that might contain asbestos, and never disturb them until tested.

SAFETY, PPE AND SITE SENSE · 8 STEPSDust: why it matters and how to control itLearn what dust hazards actually are and how to stop them harming your lungs, your home and your family.

SAFETY, PPE AND SITE SENSE · 7 STEPSElectrical safety basics before you startLearn to identify your consumer unit, isolate circuits safely, and know when cables might be hiding before you drill or fix anything.

SAFETY, PPE AND SITE SENSE · 7 STEPSFirst aid for common DIY injuriesLearn to spot, treat and know when to escalate the cuts, burns, splinters and shocks that happen most on DIY jobs.

SAFETY, PPE AND SITE SENSE · 6 STEPSIsolating water before plumbing workLearn to shut off your home's water supply safely and confirm it has actually worked before starting plumbing work.

SAFETY, PPE AND SITE SENSE · 8 STEPSProving a circuit dead with a voltage testerLearn to prove an electrical circuit is dead using a two-pole voltage tester, tested before and after.

SAFETY, PPE AND SITE SENSE · 7 STEPSThe PPE that actually matters for DIYLearn which safety gear genuinely protects you for DIY, and how to wear it so it actually works.

SAFETY, PPE AND SITE SENSE · 7 STEPSWorking at height safely: ladders and stepsLearn to choose, check, set up and use a ladder or steps safely before working above ground level.