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<< Featured Before using an electrical device, what safety precautions should you take? >>In Part 1 we talked specifically about what to do if you encounter materials that may contain asbestos, mold or lead paint when remodeling or renovating a home. The following are just some general good practices that should be used to prevent exposing yourself, your family or other workers to a variety of potential hazards.
- Avoid Creating Dust. Many activities when remodeling tend to create dust. It is important to use barriers such as poly sheeting or other devices to minimize dust and to contain it to a small area.
- Ensure Adequate Ventilation. Use of exhaust ventilation or a pressure barrier will keep dust and fume hazards away from the work area. Also provide maximum ventilation when painting or installing carpeting or other materials that may produce pollutants.
- Provide Protection To Occupants. Be sure to keep children and other occupants of the home safely away from the area where work is being done. Workers and all others in the immediate area should be provided equipment and protection appropriate for the potential hazard.
- Store And Dispose of Paint And Other Hazard Materials Appropriately. Paints and other coatings should be sealed tightly and stored in well ventilated areas. Asbestos containing materials such as floor tiles, asbestos flooring, lead paint and other hazards materials should be disposed of appropriately. Pleas consult your local health authorities to with regard to disposing asbestos building materials.
- Read And Follow Manufacturer’s Guidelines. Manufacturer’s of paints, adhesives and other potentially hazardous materials supply guidelines for their use. Also consult material safety data sheets for proper handling, first aid and disposal requirements.
Home remodeling and renovation can be done safely even when having to deal with asbestos in building materials, lead paint and mold.
