Safety

Working Around Live Wires

Complying with OSHA requirements means protecting workers from the risk of electric shock.
DIY Dump Truck

Use plywood resting on tennis balls to slide trash and other loads out of a truck bed.
Personal Safety Gear for Tiling

Wear a few inexpensive safety accessories to protect your eyes, ears, lungs, and hands during the various phases of tiling.
Finger Bandage

To hold bandages in place, self-adherent wrap contours to your finger and forms a tighter seal than standard first-aid tape.
Podcast Short: Knob-and-Tube Wiring

The team discusses how to deal with this outdated type of wiring often found in older homes.
Prioritizing Safety for Everyone, on Every Building Project

Use this hand-curated collection of resources to help you plan and prepare for a safe job when working on houses.
Plan Ahead: Accessing a Drywall Job Site

Evaluating your job-site access before drywall delivery will save you time and labor.
Safety Bucket

Five-gallon buckets keep first-aid kits and fire extinguishers easy to identify and access on the job site.
Ladder Leveler

This wedge-shaped platform safely balances a ladder on sloped ground.
A Loft to Meet Code

Satisfying the local requirements for a sleeping loft proved a challenge for the owner of this accessory dwelling unit.

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