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7 Drywall Safety Tips

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Drywall is made of gypsum powder that is usually compressed between two thick sheets of paper. Sometimes drywall can be made with fiberglass in place of the paper. This is used to prevent mold from growing. Drywall is most used in construction while building houses and offices. It is put up on the wooden foundation to make walls and ceilings. Drywall safety tips will insure you are safe while building. Drywall has become a quick and easy alternative to plaster which can take almost three times long to install. The one problem with drywall is that it is easily damaged by water. This is why in rooms where there is expected water damage the drywall is used with cement boards. By Following these drywall safety tips you will have no trouble installing drywall in a safe and easy manner.



Drywall Installation Safety

  • Always work in pairs while installing drywall. It can be heavy and awkward to handle. A team will have a much easier time lifting and placing it than a single person.
  •  Wear a protective mask and gloves at all times while working with drywall. The plaster and gypsum dust can cause lung damage as well as skin irritation. Also if the dust particles were to get in your eyes it could cause permanent damage.
  • Watch out for electrical wiring. Always double check where you are placing the drywall. If you try to secure it to an area with electrical wires you could cause an electrical surge and get electrocuted.
  • Only a trained employee should use the drywall sander. If used incorrectly it can cause severe damage to your lungs and eyes.
  • Make sure the room is well ventilated. This will give the particles form the drywall a chance to move out of the room and reduce your chances of inhaling them.
  • Wear protective leather work boots. They should have a steel topped toe to help reduce injury if you should drop a piece on your foot.
  • If you cannot wear a protective bodysuit you should shower and change clothes immediately after work to remove any particles that may have attached to your clothes.


Drywall is necessary in all buildings. That is why drywall safety tips are so important to follow. If you are working with drywall you want to be safe today so you can work tomorrow. If you have any drywall safety tips that we have missed and you use to keep you safe please share them with everyone.
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