1. Ladders – Introduction
Remember IF YOU DON”T KNOW, ASK A PRO! Introduction Not every job can be done with just a ladder – or by you on your own. So always check: Are…
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Remember IF YOU DON”T KNOW, ASK A PRO! Introduction Not every job can be done with just a ladder – or by you on your own. So always check: Are…
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…to remember that using power saws will do much of the work for you. Do not treat it like a handsaw when cutting through the wood, allow the blade action…
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…other tiles in the room. Use a batten nailed to the floor to give a straight edge to guide the positioning of the tiles. Remember to use spacers between the…
…the top to rest against the wall or other firm surface. Remember the rule “ONE OUT FOR FOUR UP” (See Using ladders) Extension ladders – push-up type Extension ladders, Push-up…
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…circuit breakers – always switch off at the mains before you investigate and remember to replace the cover before switching back on. If you need to change a mains fuse,…
…the stiles to show the safest angle of leaning. Remember the rule: “ONE OUT FOR FOUR UP”. The more the base is moved out from this position, the greater the…
…explosion. To prevent accidents: Change or connect LPG to an to an appliance in the open air. Remember that LPG is heavier than air and will not disperse in a…
…on your own. Get help. Remember the leaning ladder rule: position the foot of the ladder one measure out for every four measures in height. Ladder feet should be on…
…ambulance, go to a hospital emergency department. Find the container holding the poison and remember to take it with you. It is important to tell the doctor about it Help…
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…not leave children unsupervised. Remember the children Keep chemicals, like weedkillers, insecticides, wood preservatives and fertilisers under lock and key, and always in their original containers. Children make a bee-line…
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