During a bathroom remodel or renovation, ideally, you will avoid injuries and accidents by staying out of the room. Other than really simple tasks like swapping out one shower head for another, a bathroom remodel is a job best left to the pros. However, if you simply must contribute to the renovation, here are some ways to prevent injuries and accidents and keep yourself safe.
Listen to the Professionals
If you’re going to work with professionals on your bathroom renovation, obey their instructions to the letter. If they tell you to wrap Teflon tape counterclockwise around a fixture, use a specific type of wrench or screwdriver, or get out of the room, do so.
Wear Safety Goggles
Safety goggles protect your eyes from the inevitable debris, dust and chemicals that are used and produced during a bathroom remodel. Nails, screws and other fasteners can also slip and pop up to injure your eyes.
Wear Rubber Gloves
As safety goggles protect your eyes, rubber gloves protect your hands. When remodeling a bathroom, the materials that are used can be hard on your hands or can even injure them if they’re not used carefully. Gloves also improve your grip, which is crucial if you’re going to use tools, and they simply keep your hands clean. Some of the substances used in a bathroom renovation can be surprisingly hard to wash off.
Resist Temptation
When the contractors have left for the day, you may be tempted to do some work in the bathroom by yourself. Don’t. Don’t do a thing to your bathroom until the professionals return.
Put on a Mask
Dust is inevitably going to get into the air during a bathroom renovation. Therefore, it’s crucial that everyone in the area wears a dust mask. This keeps you from inhaling irritants that can injure your respiratory system. If you have an older house, some of that dust may contain asbestos, which is a known carcinogen. However, even silica dust can damage your lungs if you breathe it in.
Work in a Well-Ventilated Place
It’s also important that the bathroom be well-ventilated to make sure that harmful dust is pulled to the outside. You can do this by opening a window, but if the bathroom doesn’t have one, a door should be kept open. At the same time, keep the area sequestered so that kids or pets don’t go in.
Use the Right Tools
The right tools not only make the work go smoother, but they also protect a worker from injury.
Learn More About Avoiding Injury During a Remodel
Remodeling your bathroom is exciting, but it’s a job best left to professionals. Still, if you want to learn more about safe bathroom remodeling, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our professional plumbers at Andy’s Plumbing of Ormond Beach, FL.
