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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.
Whether you’re 20 ft. above the ground on top of a roof, or firmly earth-bound but working with a tablesaw, construction is known to be a risky profession. It’s unfortunately also the case that these risks are often treated flippantly by a culture that encourages people to “tough it out.” But it doesn’t have to be this way. For many of our readers, building a fine home they can be proud of isn’t just about the finished product, it’s about the entire process—and safety is a critical part of the journey. From choosing comfortable kneepads that will protect you for the long haul to learning proper ways to stay safe on a ladder, we hope these articles offers some new pointers—or some needed reminders—for getting the job done safely.
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How-To
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Danger Can Be a State of Mind -
How-To
2
A Practical Guide to Fall Protection -
Tools & Materials
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Extension Ladder Basics -
How-To
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Make Any Tablesaw Safer -
Tools & Materials
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Respirators Reviewed -
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Safety Tools for Roofing -
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Frustration-free Safety Glasses -
How-To
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Using Extension Ladders Safely -
How-To
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A Safer Job Site -
How-To
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Working by Yourself: Tips From a Solo Carpenter -
How-To
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Working Safely With Electrical Circuits -
How-To
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Safety Bucket -
Design
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Avoiding Accidents on the Tablesaw -
Tools & Materials
14
Deck-Building Safety Gear -
Tools & Materials
15
PPE Kit Checklist -
Tools & Materials
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Soft-Cap Kneepads: Rubber, Foam, Leather, or Gel? -
How-To
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Prescription Safety Glasses -
How-To
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This is great to focus on worker safety. Now, add in safety for the people who will live in the home. We need an article from the Living In Place Institute to help us make all homes Safe - Healthy - Comfortable, for everyone, regardless of their current or future needs or age.