The Dangers of Home DIY : 3

Date Posted:26 October 2015 

Everyone know someone that's fallen off a ladder. Falls are the #1 cause of DIY Fatality Everyone know someone that's fallen off a ladder. Falls are the #1 cause of DIY Fatality

Cause of DIY Death

Everyone know someone that's fallen off a ladder. Falls are the #1 cause of DIY Fatality

Interestingly, electrocution ranks #3 -
Always use a licensed tradesman when dealing with electricity.


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Read PART 4 of The Dangers of Home DIY here

References -
Unintentional (Accidental) Hospital-Treated Injury (Victoria, 2011)
Do-It-Yourself Jobs: Information for the Home Handyman
Do-It-Yourself Jobs: Information for Workplace Managers
2012 National DIY Safety Report by 3M Tekk Protection