{"id":8391,"date":"2021-01-21T15:16:54","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T15:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=8391"},"modified":"2021-01-21T15:16:55","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T15:16:55","slug":"home-safety-tips-for-do-it-yourself-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/home-safety-tips-for-do-it-yourself-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Safety Tips for Do It Yourself Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/GettyImages-1070987386.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8393\" width=\"392\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/GettyImages-1070987386.jpg 724w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/GettyImages-1070987386-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Many\npeople are spending more time at home these days which provides the perfect\nopportunity to get household projects done. The most important thing to know before\nundertaking do-it-yourself, home improvement projects is how to protect\nyourself from danger. You can do so by following these safety tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep a working fire extinguisher near to you. <\/li><li>Do not overload extension cords<\/li><li>Keep a first-aid kit near to where you are\nworking<\/li><li>It is best to work in a well-lit environment<\/li><li>Avoid having debris on the floor<\/li><li>If you are painting, keep the area well\nventilated<\/li><li>Keep power tools away from children<\/li><li>Never leave power tools unattended<\/li><li>Wear protective clothing when working with\nhazardous materials<\/li><li>Proper placement of a ladder is very important.\nFor every four feet of ladder height, keep one foot away from wall<\/li><li>Do not stand on top of a ladder<\/li><li>Wear protective eye gear<\/li><li>Always follow instructions included with any\nmaterials that you will be working with<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By following the above recommendations you are helping to\navoid any injuries. It is important to keep emergency numbers and your phone on\nyou in case something unexpected occurs. <\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people are spending more time at home these days which provides the perfect opportunity to get household projects done. The most important thing to know before undertaking do-it-yourself, home improvement projects is how to protect yourself from danger. 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