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15 DIY home renovation safety tips

  • clairejames91
  • Jan 29, 2024
  • 1 min read

Tackling renovation tasks yourself may seem like a good idea, but even simple projects have the potential to be surprisingly dangerous. According to a report updated last year by the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare, up to 3,300 people are hospitalised each year in Australia as a result of DIY renovations. Four in five of those DIY injuries are from ladder falls, followed by followed by accidents caused by powered hand tools and household machinery. "It's of the utmost importance to think about safety before starting a DIY job, and implement strong controls on site to protect everyone involved," says renovating expert and educator Naomi Findlay. "Ultimately, you're risking your life and the lives of those around you."


 
 
 

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