Safety

Safety Equipment

You should have access to the following Safety Equipment

• First Aid Kit
• Pair of Safety Glasses 

Other Safety Equipment that Handymen doing one off type installations shouldn’t require but can be useful depending on what you are doing and what Professional Installers should carry

• Hard Hat
• High Visibility Vest
• Pair of Boots
• Disposal Face Masks 

 

Working in Roof Spaces or Under Houses

You should always have someone on site who is aware of where you are and your Cell Phone with you in case you get into difficulty

 

Hazard Management

You should always follow the following rules 

• Identify what hazards exist
• Discuss with your Partner, Family what you are doing
• Decide what controls if any need to be in place 
• Implement the controls

 

Emergency Procedures

You should always follow the following rules 

• Know what to do in an Emergency
• Ensure your first aid kit is available and well stocked                                                        

 

Ladders

If using ladders you should read the following ACC Publications           

• Ladder Safety Manual
• Best Practice Guidelines for Working at Height                                                              
• Best Practice Guidelines for Ladders   
• Best Practice Guidelines for Step Ladders