Bath Renovation Safety

Most people are cautious just by nature,especially when they enter a new element such as a project site. They become more aware, this is not the usual environment for them. This is a good mindset to be in because it allows you to focus exactly on what you are doing and you will need to do this.

I have built,repaired,installed and handled tools for many years and still when I loose focus,at the very least, my performance suffers leading to undesirable results.So, I'm going to give some advice and some of this you may already know but it's worth repeating if it gets you to act.

Doing the right thing in regards to safety is sometimes a necessary burden. For me it was like trying to train myself to wear a seat belt while driving a car. I never grew up doing that,never! cars were already confining enough but the you want me to strap myself in on top of that,no way! Then I got married and my wife got on me about that still I resisted. Then we had children, now I had to set an example still at least half of the time I went without a seat belt. Then it became with a big fine attached and the cops were looking and ticketing. It was not looking good for this freebird, so I gave in. I just don't need the ticket and by the way "IT'S FOR YOUR OWN GOOD".

So, let's get right into it. first, use the right tools for the job. There is no substitute for the right tool. The same goes for purchasing quality tools. DO NOT BUY CHEAP TOOLS. Good tools are worth buying because they will make you a better installer and keep you safer.Good tools operate better and are better machined so they give you more precise control.Not only that, good tools are more ergonomic and better balanced. Meaning, they work with you and help you move better,so there is less chance of failure while using it.I look at tools as an asset because they make me much more money than what I payed for them.

Next, take the no brainer precautions. What this means is protect the eyes, hands and nose. A few years ago I simply, wouldn't have done this because the products on the market for this type of protection were not very good. Meaning that they were very uncomfortable and when you do this for a living, well.... you know what I mean. But now eye protection, dust masks and gloves are all made very well and are very comfortable. These products all function and look better than their predecessors. These three simple pieces of equipment will serve you well, SO USE THEM.

Lastly, I leave a little piece of myself on every job, if you know what I mean. The best advise I can give a newbie or anybody is, always work calmly and patiently. You may go slower but you'll hurt less in the end. Learn how to let the tools do the job. learn how to use leverages. Bend all exposed nails flat, these nails will eat you and your close alive. If your doing demolition make big heavy pieces into small light ones, what does it matter it's all going in the garbage anyways. If your job site becomes too cluttered and your starting to trip over things STOP and clean up, stay orginized. At the very least you'll always know where you put stuff.

The very last note on this topic is about the limitations of the human body. I really really desire to stay healthy, so I do a large amount of stretching every day before I start installing and at night before dinner. I'm sorry to preach this to you but it works to stay as flexible as possible. I am the healthiest laborer I know my hobbies include running,biking and swimming. Yep, I'm a triathlete. Can you imagine training for races and laboring for a living? That's what most people tell me.

Well, thats all for now. If you have any specific questions about your renovation on this subject just post the question and I can give you a more detailed answere.

Thanks again, Scott - The Bathman