The Advice to Using Home Tools
• Tools should be kept clean and in good condition, however, a check up is essential before using any of them.
• In general, the elements of personal protection equipment (PPE) to perform basic household jobs relate to: non-slip gloves or synthetic leather palms, goggles and safety shoes ideally. In the case of handling components at risk of falling from height, must be added the use of helmets.
• However, minimizing the chances of accidents in the home for domestic work is based on a continuing assessment of the capabilities, skills and EPP that we have to do the job. The large number of accidents is explained by any of the above items in addition to the merger, have been absent.
Using Natural Gas or Liquefied Home
• The enclosures are located where gas appliances must have permanent ventilation, avoiding the risk of suffocation from lack of oxygen or poisoning by carbon monoxide buildup.
• When you light a gas appliance, always turn the match (or spark arresting screen) and then trigger the gas knob. If the flame of an appliance is turned off, cut off the gas flow on the knob of the device for a few minutes and ventilate the enclosure before attempting to turn back. If fault persists, contact a certified installer SEC for review.
• Before turning on the boiler, make sure you do not have hot water faucets open, thus preventing any inflammation.
• The water heater is one of the devices that consume more oxygen in their operation, so never open obstruct or block walls, loggias and windows, where the device is located.
• Feeling smell gas, extinguish cigarettes, do not use electric switches or press stamps because they can produce sparks. Do not turn lights. Cut the overall supply of gas, ventilate the enclosure and check the facilities and devices.