Whilst doing DIY it is essential that the correct PPE (personal protective equipment) is used to prevent personal injury and injury to others! Last year in the UK some 220,000 people turned up at hospital after being injured whilst doing DIY.

The most dangerous tools in the RoSPA hit list are:

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).

The majority of these accidents could easily of been prevented if the correct PPE had been worn!