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Steps to Follow on Every Site Visit- Your Safety during Home Renovations FAQ

  1. Contact the building contractor by phone before every visit. Meet them as soon as you arrive, stay with them at all times and leave together.
  2. Discuss current danger areas- these will change every day
  3. Discuss the work currently in progress and the sort of danger it presents.
  4. Make sure the site is well lit before entering. Do not enter alone.
  5. Bring your mobile phone- make sure someone knows where you are and what time you are due back.
  6. Be mindful of your surroundings at all times.

Things to Consider:

  • Never bring children to a building site
  • Avoid climbing ladders as much as possible. Never climb ad hoc structures, unsecured ladders, scaffolding, or shoring.
  • Do not smoke on the site
  • Assume that every wire you see is live and will kill you if you touch it
  • Assume that floors under construction are unfit for use unless the contractor specifically tells you they are safe
  • Never visit a building site at night using flashlights
  • Never visit a building site under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Beware of sharp edges, projections and protrusions which may injure you

Equipment You May Need

  1. Mobile phone
  2. Hard hat
  3. Warm and robust clothing
  4. Sturdy shoes with excellent grip and metal sole protection
  5. Hi visibility vest or coat for visits when construction work is under way.

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