Wear the Right Clothing and Gear

Any time youre working on your homes electricity you should be wearing safety glasses if you dont already wear traditional glasses. Debris from drywall or sparks from an accidental short can easily get in your eye if you arent protected. As an extension of this, you should also wear ear protection when youre using power equipment like a reciprocating saw or a power drill.
The clothing you wear can also impact the safety conditions of your work site. For example, wearing rubber soled boots and electricians gloves will help protect you from accidentally grounding yourself, which could result in your death if the shock is strong enough. As an added layer of protection, you should always keep a cell phone or a cordless phone near you when you are working on the electricity so you can call for help should you need it.