When repair or restoration work is being done, there is a significant risk of fire or accident, so church authorities should closely monitor all such activity for their own benefit.

The building contractors should be reminded of the importance of conducting a thorough inspection whenever work is interrupted for a meal or at the end of the day to ensure that there are no indications of a fire that may be starting due to blow lamps, covert smoking, or temporary unapproved electric circuits.

It can seem simplest to just replace a wood fence totally when it starts to appear worn. Instead of investing the time and money—and discarding perfectly good lumber—consider mending that old fence. It’s not as difficult as you may imagine. Here are three quick improvements you may do to your wooden fence.

Whether they are made of treated or untreated wood, placed directly in contact with the ground, or enclosed in a concrete base, fence posts inevitably become frail and decay. Almost only a matter of time remains. The strongest part of a fence post usually breaks, which causes the nearby fence sections to begin tilting.

To remove the old post—rotted end and all—from the ground and replace it, you would need to remove the nearby panels. Even if the post bottom is not cemented in concrete, getting the fibrous, decaying end out of the hole may require much digging and trouble. Even more difficult to remove is a post that has been embedded in concrete. If you’re going to offset the post spacing, you might as well dig a new post hole adjacent to the old footing.

All workers should be shown where to find fire extinguishers and informed of where to find emergency telephones or accountable authority. If significant repairs are needed, the local police and fire department should be notified.

Responsible church officials are required to carefully check the church each day at the end of business hours for the term of the contract to make sure everything is in functioning order. Regular visits should also be made during the day whenever possible.

If at all possible, smoking should be outlawed across the property and never be allowed inside buildings or anywhere there may be flammable liquids or vapours. Where authorized, it should be kept to a specific location with suitable waste disposal facilities, and the location should be carefully checked at the conclusion of each working day.

Installation of any temporary electrical wire should always follow the current edition of the “IET Regulations for Electrical Installations” (BS 7671). Even in cases where the mains switch is turned off at night, circuits should be physically disconnected from the mains supply at the end of the day. The risk of mechanical damage to wiring should be well protected, or the wiring should be rerouted.

Make sure it is specified that all fixtures are to be unloaded outside the church. Paper, straw, crates, and other trash should be taken out and disposed of, not burned. It is crucial to pay daily attention to the clearance of trade and other flammable waste.

It is crucial that you are aware of any potential asbestos existing in the structure and that it is either removed or safety precautions are implemented before beginning any maintenance or construction work. A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey are the two asbestos survey types that can be carried out. When minor, normal maintenance is being done, a management survey may be suitable; otherwise, a refurbishment and demolition survey should be conducted.

Gas cylinders, paints, oils, and any other flammable materials or liquids should be stored outside, far from the building, in safe, lockable, well-ventilated facilities. Storage areas must be smoke-free zones. Since thieves find building materials to be appealing, steps should be made to prevent their unauthorized removal. If roof timbers are to be sprayed, only a well-ventilated area should be used, and all heating sources should be turned off until the job is finished. The work area should be lit with the appropriate low-temperature fluorescent lighting. Use of halogen lighting is prohibited.

Huts intended for storage or break times for workers should be built far from the church and well guarded.

It may be necessary to take extra precautions, such as covering the organ with polythene sheeting, to prevent harm from dust or water to the organ. The organ blower housing could potentially contain asbestos. Ask the organ builder for professional advice.

Stained glass windows, especially those with historical significance, should be adequately guarded against damage from accidents. Metal mesh or temporary boarding are two options to consider.