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DIY painting your home should be a fun and rewarding, but importantly a risk-free experience. Each year in the UK around 250,000 people are injured in DIY-related accidents – more than 1.000 people every month need hospital treatment after ladder-related accidents.

Being aware of potential DIY hazards is important – and by following some basic safety rules, you can significantly reduce the risk of an accident.

Using Protective Equipment

Taking Care with Solvent-based Products

Using Step-Ladders safely

Dealing with Lead-based Paint

 

 
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