Safety is important all over the house, but especially in your project work area.
1. Rags that have been used to oil equipment or to stain wood contain harmful chemicals that could spontaneously combust. Store those rags in an airtight container. A coffee can is a great choice.
2. Keep a working fire extinguisher nearby to handle emergencies.
3. Slip a small luggage padlock, a key ring or a safety pin through an electrical plug's prong. This is an easy way to protect curious kids from injury or electrical shock, because these items prevent the plug from fitting into the socket.
4. If someone does get shocked in the work area or anywhere else, don't touch them. You'll become a conductor of the electricity. Push them away from the source with a wooden broom handle or other wooden item.
5. Don't wear loose clothes or hanging jewelry when you're working on a project. They could get caught and cause injury. Keep a dish nearby to put your jewelry in before you start a project.
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