Worried about preventable accidents in your own home?
Thousands of families are devastated every year by injuries that absolutely don’t have to happen. Here’s the deal…
There are currently over 20,000 people in the U.S. dying from unintentional injuries in and around their own homes every year. That’s more than car accidents or gun violence. The number is also rising every year.
Here’s a question:
Why do you think this is happening?
If you guessed, “people working with untrained contractors or attempting to DIY dangerous projects”, give yourself a gold star because you’re exactly right.
The number one way to avoid preventable home accidents? Hire trained professionals who know how to install things properly AND who know how to create safe environments.
What you’ll discover:
- The Dangers Of Untrained Workers
- How Trained Professionals Create Safe Environments
- The True Cost Of Skimping On Safety
- What Makes A Worker “Trained”
- Building Multiple Layers Of Safety
The Dangers Of Untrained Workers
The average homeowner has NO IDEA how dangerous their own home improvement projects are. Electrical work, plumbing, HVAC installation — all of these jobs are riskier than most people realize, yet they’re attempted all the time.
What’s worse…
When you hire an untrained worker to do this work, they don’t just do a sub-par job (though they often do that too). They put your entire family at risk of hidden home hazards that they are completely unqualified to identify, much less fix.
Think about your last home project. Did your contractor mention carbon monoxide poisoning? Electrical fire hazards? Most untrained workers only care about getting the job done — not how it impacts the safety of your family.
How Trained Professionals Create Safe Environments
Training isn’t just about being able to do the job correctly. Trained professionals understand ALL the ways something can go wrong and work every day to avoid those outcomes.
Let’s take HVAC installation as an example.
HVAC contractors with proper HVAC training don’t just show up, hang your new system, and leave. They understand ventilation, gas line safety, electrical hazards, carbon monoxide prevention, etc. They are trained to think about safety first.
Trained pros know how to ensure a safer home environment from the very beginning.
What makes trained professionals different?
- Hazard recognition: They spot dangers that would go completely unnoticed otherwise
- Safety Protocols: Strict procedures to avoid accidents
- Code compliance: They understand local building codes and regulations
- Emergency preparedness: If something goes wrong, they know what to do
And it doesn’t end there…
Trained workers also know that everything in your home is connected.
HVAC affects electrical load. Plumbing ties into gas lines. Nothing happens in isolation, which is why trained professionals have a much better idea of how to keep your home environment safe.
The True Cost Of Skimping On Safety
How much are home accidents REALLY costing you?
At least $220 billion dollars each year in the United States alone.
But here’s what these numbers don’t show you…
The emotional cost of your daughter getting hurt because you hired the wrong contractor. The stress of dealing with insurance claims, hospital visits, and lawsuits. This kind of nightmare costs a lot more than money.
Compare that to the “additional cost” of hiring trained professionals. When do you think you’ll actually come out ahead?
What Makes A Worker “Trained”
Don’t be fooled by people who claim to be “professionals”. Here’s what to look for when checking if someone is really trained:
- Certification from a legitimate organization: Real training has standards and testing. Anyone can call themselves a professional, but only certified workers have verifiable proof of training.
- Continuing education and safety updates: Good trained workers take continuing education very seriously. Safety standards and building codes are always being updated and they change constantly.
- Insurance and bonding: Real pros know the risks and carry insurance to protect you. Untrained workers often forgo insurance to keep costs low. If they get injured on your property, it’s your problem.
Building Multiple Layers Of Safety
The smartest homeowners don’t stop with just one or two safety measures. They create multiple layers of protection in their home by working with trained professionals in all aspects of their renovations.
- Layer 1: Proper Installation: Everything starts here. Correct installation by trained workers prevents 99% of home accidents before they have a chance to happen.
- Layer 2: Regular Maintenance: Trained professionals don’t just leave after the job is done. Maintenance is critical to prevent wear and tear from becoming dangerous.
- Layer 3: Emergency Preparedness: If something DOES go wrong, trained workers ensure you know what to do. Warning signs, shut offs, safety procedures. They help prepare you as well.
The Training That Matters Most
When it comes to home safety, some types of training are far more critical than others.
- Electrical safety training: Electrical work is one of the leading causes of DIY homeowner fatalities. Trained electricians understand arc fault protection, grounding, load requirements, and more.
- Gas Line Safety: Working with natural gas? You better be trained. Gas leaks = explosion, carbon monoxide, fire. There is no margin for error.
- Structural Safety: Load bearing walls, foundation work, etc. All of this stuff requires proper engineering knowledge. Structural mistakes = collapse.
- Environmental hazard training: Asbestos, lead paint, mold, all of these things require special handling that only trained professionals know.
Finding Trained Workers
Finding trained pros isn’t always easy, but it’s not rocket science either.
- Certification verification: Don’t just trust them at their word. Look up their certifications with the certifying body. Most reputable certifications are easy to verify online.
- Ask about continuing education: The best trained workers are serious about staying current with safety protocols, code changes, etc. Ask them when they last did a safety class or updated a certification.
- Insurance check: Verify they carry the right insurance. Ask for their certificates and double check directly with their insurance company.
- Get recent references: Talk to other homeowners about their safety procedures. Did they cut corners? Were they professionals at all?
The Cost of NOT Investing In Safety
Yeah, trained pros are expensive. Let’s be honest.
But here’s what that cost really gets you…
Peace of mind, long-term reliability, insurance protection, code compliance. These are all things that eventually save you money.
Compare that to the potential costs of accidents, code violations, lawsuits, and redoing shoddy work. It’s not even a contest.
It’s not just about money, either.
The worst thing you can do is to gamble with your family’s safety.
Closing Thoughts
Safer home environments are not hard to achieve — but it does take working with trained professionals who not only know how to install things properly but who also know how to create a safe environment.
Home injuries are entirely preventable, expensive, and becoming more common every year. Fortunately, they don’t have to be. Trained workers from day one help homeowners create multiple layers of protection that keeps families safe long into the future.
Don’t take chances with your family’s safety. The small upfront cost of hiring trained professionals is NOTHING compared to the potential cost of injuries, insurance claims, lawsuits, and having to re-do work that was done incorrectly to begin with.
Your home is supposed to be your safe haven. Make sure it stays that way.
