My dad s DIY lack of safety is legit killing me, help?

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My dad ia very stubborn and hates being corrected... also he s a DIY nut.

He often asks me to help out and I hate that... here s why.

He misses out EVERY SAFETY MEASURE possible... and today it s taking a toll on me.

We ve been painting for like 3 days and my dad thought it was clever to mix the paint with NAIL POLISH REMOVER... yes... you read correct.

So I m there, painting for hours... inhaling nail polish remover fumes... and I don t feel too good.
I can t wear a mask because my dad will assume "I THINK I KNOW BETTER THAN HIM".

I m getting freaking headaches and dizziness it s really beginning to frustrate me.

What should I do?

Juong · Answer

He misses every safety measure? By whose standard? I'm a contractor so my standard is different than your father's; and yours. Everybody has different standards. Your dad probably comes from the old folks method of "If it works, It aint stupid". Your dad is still alive and kicking...you'll be fine :)

M. · Answer

Quit.
Find a new life.

I'm curious why he put nail polish remover in the paint.  Did he give a reason?  Is it oil base paint?

Hsquared · Answer

I would leave home!!  You dad is likely to either himself, you or both of you, he is reckless and dangerous in the extreme.  I am a health and safety consultant so I know what I am talking about.

STEVEN F · Answer

Your problem is ENTIRELY between your ears.  Your father isn't ignoring ANY safety rules.
Nail polish remover and paint thinner are the same thing.

Jackolantern · Answer

Tell him the fumes are making you sick and you aren't painting any more because of it.

Anonymous · Answer

Don't do anything you think is unsafe.     You can't control him, but you can certainly control you.

coraann · Answer

Stop painting.

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My dad s DIY lack of safety is legit killing me, help?

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