Grab your tools and head out into the garden this year. As long as you follow some of these great safety tips, your garden will be looking as good as new in no time.
Take your time - Never rush yourself when you’re using tools, this is how accidents happen.
Power tools - Remember to be careful of what you cut when you use power tools, you don’t want to cut away any important branches.
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Cables - If you’re mowing the lawn or using a strimmer, make sure any cables are away from your line of cutting.
Electricity repairs - If you’ve got an electrical repair, leave this to the professionals and don’t tinker. This is how fires start.
Protective Clothing - Use goggles and gloves to make sure you don’t get hurt or have flying debris hit you.
Always use the correct tools for the job - Make sure you’re using the right item for each gardening job!
Ventilation - When painting or using any material that generates toxic fumes or dust, keep the room well ventilated to make sure the fumes don’t impact you.
Leave gas repairs alone - Just like electrical repairs, leave this to the professionals.
Fire safety - Have a fire extinguisher and sand on standby just in case it’s needed. Let’s hope it’s not!
Research - Do your research about the tool you’re planning to use before you do. This will save time and keep you safe.
Now you’ve got all of our handy and helpful safety tips, you’re ready to head into the garden and get going!