AllTradesJournal

Preventable Injuries

2 articles

Close-up of a tradesperson's hands performing a detailed safety check on a power drill, highlighting the importance of maintenance.
Safety

Power Tool Safety Practices for Daily Checks and Maintenance

Failure to observe safe work practices causes most hand and power tool accidents, according to UNC Policies .

Ben Foster·June 22, 2026
A car dangerously supported by only a jack in a home garage, highlighting the risks of DIY car maintenance without proper safety equipment.
How-To

DIY car projects often fail due to dangerous jack-only support.

Since 2000, around 120 Australians have died from DIY car maintenance accidents, with hundreds more hospitalized from preventable injuries, according to the ACCC .

Scott Ramirez·June 3, 2026