Plumbing work is often hazardous to health; therefore, knowing and following plumbing safety rules will increase your chances of getting the job done without an incident.
Chemicals are a common cause of injury. It is advisable to read and follow the rules:
1) If you work with chemically active substances - make sure to wear goggles, overalls, and a respirator.
2) All exposed skin must be covered with clothing.
If you need to go down into the sewer room or underground utilities, you must check the level of gas content in the room with a gas analyzer before entering.
It should be remembered that sewage gases are poisonous. Entering the sewer must be carried out in a special gas mask or respiratory mask.
1) Close the valves supplying hot water to the part of the system where repair work will be carried out.
2) Drain the water through the tap (in water supply systems) or using a container (in heating systems).
3) Check the temperature and pressure levels in the respective systems. Check the sealing.
4) Before starting the system, be sure to check the system for tightness.
5) During the heating season, it is forbidden to repair the heating system alone.
6) Follow the instructions that come with the boilers. Check the reliability of their fastenings.
If there is a need to disconnect the radiators without disrupting the entire heating system safely, then a special bypass system has been created for such cases.
Electrical wiring near the sanitary work sites must be de-energized, and metal parts that can come under voltage must be grounded.
To avoid slipping while working, put a rubber mat on the floor near the workbench.
Before using a hand tool, carefully inspect it and make sure it is working correctly. This will protect you and the people around you from possible injury and the equipment from damage.
After finishing work, you should wipe tools, eliminate any possible faults, and put them in a specially designated place.
Plumbing may require repair at the most unexpected moment; therefore, you need to store tools so that they are always at hand.
When performing sanitary works at the height of more than one meter, if it is impossible to arrange flooring with a fence, workers are provided with safety belts.
Fastening tools and other small parts during operation at height are transferred and stored in individual boxes and bags worn by the worker over the shoulder.