W is for Waste Removal
As with any project there is always waste that
is created. Typically there is some
packaging that will come with the material or tools purchased for the
project. The other option is generated
from cutting operations, like saw dust, metal filings, or wire casing.
On a small project I typically just clean
up at the end of the job, but the bigger the job gets the more planning of
cleaning or dealing with waste as you go needs to occur. This could include setting the saw up in a
place that is not in the flow of traffic that saw dust can accumulate or having
a waste bin nearby so that packaging can get disposed of right away. I just purchased a new BBQ and I had Abbi, my
daughter, putting all the packaging into a garbage bag as we were on the deck outside
and I did not want it to be blowing all over the place.
Another thing to think about is that having
a clean site promotes safety. You can
find your tools and you will less likely trip over stuff and get hurt.
Share some of your thoughts down in the
comments section.
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Any time there was a project at our house, my dad never picked up. To this day I find myself in the role of waste management engineer.
ReplyDelete@Bethie - that seems to be how it is. It is a good job for kids. It keeps them mostly out of trouble.
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