Wednesday 7 November 2007

Top 10 DIY Tools

Now, I suppose you think that old Harry is just messing about with this DIY disaster thing - but oh no!

I'm nothing if not careful with my research. And I've been doing some sniffing around with those in the know. And RoSPA - the Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents - have a list with the top 10 dangerous DIY implements:

1. Knives and scalpels (21,300 accidents in the UK each year);

2. Saws (15,100);

3. Grinders (6,400);

4. Hammers (5,800);

5. Chisels (3,900);

6. Screwdrivers (3,400);

7. Power Drills (3,000);

8. Axes (2,200);

9. Planes (2,100);

10. Welding Equipment (2,000).

What's more, injuries from tools and machinery are estimated to account for 87,000 of the 220,000 DIY injuries.

You mind how you go now.

Harry

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