{"id":16833,"date":"2017-09-10T16:02:28","date_gmt":"2017-09-10T14:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.save.ch\/?p=2241"},"modified":"2023-03-14T09:04:21","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T08:04:21","slug":"richtig-heimwerken-keine-halben-sachen","status":null,"type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.save.ch\/en\/richtig-heimwerken-keine-halben-sachen\/","title":{"rendered":"Proper DIY: No half measures!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The most common causes of accidents are lack of experience, ignorance in handling machines and equipment or their inappropriate use, and time pressure. \u00a9 bfu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Quickly drill a hole to hang a picture, build a birdhouse with a jigsaw or hose down the garden furniture with a high-pressure cleaner. Do it yourself is popular. Unfortunately, this is also reflected in the accident figures: In Switzerland, 57,000 accidents occur each year during care and maintenance of the home and garden as well as during other do-it-yourself activities. The reasons for this are a lack of competence in handling equipment and machines, their incorrect use and working under time pressure. In addition, defective equipment or equipment in poor condition, as well as repairs and cleaning on running machines, repeatedly lead to accidents. Proper DIY has to be learned!<\/p>\n

How to tackle it the right way<\/strong><\/p>\n

You should keep your hands off half-measures. This is especially true when it comes to DIY. An analysis of the bfu<\/a> has shown that the risk of accidents during DIY is particularly high compared to other unpaid work around the house, such as cleaning or cooking. To avoid accidents, the following tips should be followed:<\/p>\n