Everyone knows, by their own experience or because they have heard it mentioned somewhere, that wood floor sanding is a pretty serious business. Most wood floor sanding professionals would recommend you always count on the experienced hands of reliable sanding specialists before it all turns out into a DIY nightmare and a rabbit hole of money, time, and energy for you. And they are saying that not because this is their job and they are earning their money from wood floor sanding projects they are hired for.
A DIY wood floor sanding attempt can really escalate to a supermassive black hole that drinks out your time, your money, your energy, and your happiness. In case you don’t have any previous experience with sanding or you are not very confident that you can carry on with the entire project, even a lot of enthusiasm and hundreds of online sanding guides won’t be able to help. Sanding is a craftsmanship that requires time and experience to be mastered. However, wood floor sanding is not only pretty difficult and complex for a newbie. It can also be dangerous.
Don’t forget that wood floor sanding is a professional industry service that requires the usage of heavy-duty machines and it is also messing with the structural integrity of your floor. The bad scenarios are many, we are not going to mention them in this article. However, what we are planning to share with you today is a list of some very important safety precautions during and after a sanding treatment you should be very aware of, no matter if you are planning to sand the floor on your own or you are hiring professional help.
Spontaneous combustion is a real danger when it comes to wood floor sanding, because the sawdust produced during sanding is flammable, especially with all the heavy-duty electrical machines on site. In order to minimise the risk, make sure the sawdust is disposed of safely. All sanding equipment has dust collection backs that normally collect the majority of the dust during sanding. All dust bags should be intact, make sure to keep an eye on them at all times. All bags should be emptied out regularly and in a proper and specially dedicated for this purpose container.
Always make sure that all dust collection bags are empty before transporting the sanding machines or when the job site is left unwatched, even if the job site is left unwatched for a very short period of time. Unfortunately, serious accidents require only a few seconds to happen, therefore, you should always take the required precautions to avoid problems.
At the end of every working day, make sure that all dust receptacles are removed from the job site. Dispose of the dust receptacles in the proper manner. It is also a good idea to remove dust receptacles from the site any time the site is left unwatched, no matter if for a shorter or longer period of time.
The proper operation of the sanding machine is crucial not only for achieving perfect results for the floor but also for the safety of the machine operator and everyone around. In order to ensure proper and safe operation of the machines, ensure proper electrical connection. This is crucial, after all, sanding involves the usage of a lot of heavy-duty and big machines. Make sure to refer to your local electrical codes and the manufacturer’s instructions and guidelines for every piece of machinery and technology that is used during and after the sanding process.
When working with operational instruments, equipment, and machines, make sure you fully read and understand all instructions, warnings, and precautions as provided by the manufacturer. Never use a sanding machine or any other type of equipment before fully understanding how it works generally and in different situations.
In case you are undertaking a DIY wood floor sanding project, ensure the best eye, ear, and respiratory protection. Sanding is a messy job and there is a lot of sawdust that remains not collected by the dust collection bags of the equipment machines.
Another important aspect of your proper preparation before DIY wood floor sanding is to ensure you have and wear safe work shoes with laces well tied.
Whenever you are using a machine or any other type of equipment, make sure you are always in complete control and you know what you do.
Make sure all electrical cords are kept away from the moving parts of the machines. It is also important to keep the electrical cords away from underfoot and off your shoulders. Electrical cords hide a potential risk of injury. Proper cord control is usually part of the manufacturer’s guidelines and instructions for every piece of machinery and equipment.
When you are repairing or adjusting a machine or a piece of equipment, make sure they are unplugged. This also applies when you are changing the abrasives of the sanding machines.
Make sure that neither you nor someone else is smoking on site.
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