With increasing technological progress, the services
\nof mechanics are becoming more costly and also
\ndifficult to get. Hence, many people prefer to do their
\nown household repairs. This requires the use of tools
\nsome of which are sharp and heavy, and some of
\nwhich are electrically operated. Adequate precautions
\nneed to be taken for the safe and proper use of these
\ntools.<\/p>\n
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It is important to read the instructions that come
\nwith any too! before using it.<\/p>\n
Do not wear a tie, scarf, dangling jewellery, ring or
\nloose clothing while working with any kind of tool or
\nrepairing any machinery.<\/p>\n
Use safety goggles, hand gloves, etc. as the situation
\nrequires. The regular prescribed glasses may shatter
\nand hurt the eye if hit by a flying piece of wood or
\nmetal unless these are safety glasses.<\/p>\n
Use spark resistant tools made of aluminium, brass,
\nplastic or wood in places where inflammable
\nsubstances or gases may exist.<\/p>\n
The work area should be dry, clean, and well-lit.<\/p>\n
Maintain tools with care and commonsense as
\nrecommended by the manufacturers.<\/p>\n
Check for cracks in the wooden handle of a hammer
\nor an axe. It may result in the metal part of the tool
\nflying off and hitting someone hard. Replace cracked
\nhandles.<\/p>\n
Blunt tools can be more hazardous than sharp ones
\nbecause they require more force and have a greater
\nchance of slipping. Hence, keep the tools adequately
\nsharpened.<\/p>\n
REMEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Never carry a power tool by its electric cord or a 2. When carrying a plugged-in tool, do not keep your 3. Disconnect tools during servicing, and while 4. Keep electric cords clean and away from heat and 5. Use proper guard, face shield, etc. and keep 6. Use a 3-pin, properly grounded plug. Do not use 7. Hand tools with plastic handles like pliers and Tools of any kind should be kept out of reach of It is very important not to let children handle any tool USE OF GARDENING TOOLS<\/strong><\/p>\n Gardening involves the use of sharp tools and 1. A gardener should have tetanus shots regularly. 2. A gardener should wear full-length trousers so that 3. It would be ideal if good eye-safety glasses are used. 4. Shoes that cover the whole foot should be worn to 5. Insecticides, DDT, gamexine and other chemicals 6. Children should not be allowed to handle these INSECTICIDES HANDLING<\/strong><\/p>\n Insecticides, DDT, gamexine and other toxic Since insecticides, when used, are likely to remain on Do not let a pet chew the grass of a freshly sprayed
\npneumatic tool by its air hose.<\/p>\n
\nfinger on the starter button, else you may accidentally
\nstart the tool.<\/p>\n
\nchanging any accessory such as blades, drill bits,
\ncutters, etc.<\/p>\n
\nsharp edges.<\/p>\n
\nobservers away.<\/p>\n
\nelectric tools in a wet or damp area.<\/p>\n
\nscrewdrivers are not necessarily electric-shock proof.
\nHence, always stop the electric current before using
\nany hand tool on electric wires or electrical
\nappliances.<\/p>\n
\nchildren for their safety<\/p>\n
\nnor have access to the tool box. Serious accidents may
\noccur.<\/p>\n
\nchemicals in the form of fertilizers and insecticides.
\nTo keep this hobby free from any mishap some
\nimportant precautions need to be taken.<\/p>\n
\nSome bacteria from the soil, or cuts caused by a rusty
\ntool, can cause<\/p>\n
\nno insecticide spray can harm, or pieces of stone
\nchurned over by the lawn-mower can hit his legs
\ndirectly.<\/p>\n
\nDo not spray while wearing contact lenses since the
\nchemical in the spray can damage them.<\/p>\n
\nprotect from insect bites, insecticide sprays, and from
\nany gardening equipment which may fall on one’s foot
\nor which one may step on accidentally.<\/p>\n
\nmust be stored in a locked cabinet and each container
\nor packet properly marked.<\/p>\n
\nitems, which should be kept well out of their reach.<\/p>\n
\nchemicals used for killing pests and insects should be
\nused properly. All necessary precautions like covering
\nof the face, accidental inhaling, exposure to the skin,
\netc. should be taken into consideration. Any
\naccidental spray on a person can be very harmful.<\/p>\n
\nthe surface for a couple of days, warning signs must
\nbe put on the lawn, kitchen gardens, and flower pots
\nso that no one touches them or walks on the sprayed
\ngrass.<\/p>\n
\nlawn. It can prove to be lethal. The person who has
\nsprayed insecticide in the lawn or farm should bathe
\nthoroughly afterwards, paying special attention to the
\nhands, hair and any other parts that could have been
\nexposed to the spray. If you have any breathing
\nproblem like asthma, or if you are on a strong
\nmedication of any kind, or have had any major
\nmedical treatment or operation, you should consult a
\ndoctor before taking up gardening.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"