Safety Tips
Presenter: Nigel Ruck
Episode: 19
1st September 2007
No matter what you are doing around the house or in the garden safety should never be overlooked. A nasty accident will always ruin your day as will more gradually and cumulative ailments such as back pain, common to landscaping and gardening personnel. This is why it is important to follow good safety practices.
There is a bit of an art when it comes to loading the barrow. Always have it facing in the right direction of travel before loading, this will help you to avoid any unnecessary workload and awkward turning or twisting once the barrow is full as this may increase the chance of a spill or accident.
When loading it is all about keeping the back straight, use a long handled shovel, bend the knees, and whilst resting the handle on your thigh, pivot and load. This way you will protect your back and because you are bending the knees and using the thighs, you get a nice workout too! Strong firm thighs and nice firm sexy gluts, which is what gardening is all about!
If you have got bulk much to move or other lightweight material, there is the barrow or you can use bins which make it easier to navigate up and down steps.
Load up a comfortable quantity and then keeping the back straight; use the clean and jerk method to get the bin onto your shoulder before moving off. When tipping them out avoid twisting and bending your back.
When it comes to lifting bags of cement, potting mix, mulch or such items similar principles apply. Back straight, bend the knees and avoid twisting. And never push yourself beyond your limit. Also when opening and using the contents avoid breathing in the immediate airborne particles; wear a dust mask to be safe and do not forget your gloves.
Eye protection is crucial, especially when you are operating power tools but injuries can easily occur when doing things like pruning or working close to plants. Hard woody stems or spiky bits are an eyeballs biggest nightmare so get the safety glasses on and the gloves to avoid any nastiness, believe me you get a poke in the eye and you will know about it! Likewise, eye injuries are a potential danger when mowing or wiper snipping not just for the operator, but also bystanders. All it takes is one small hard object in the eye, and you will be off to hospital quick smart.
Last but certainly not least, always be sun smart; sun cream, hat, sunnies and protective clothing, even in winter the sun can be harmful.
Episode: 19
1st September 2007
No matter what you are doing around the house or in the garden safety should never be overlooked. A nasty accident will always ruin your day as will more gradually and cumulative ailments such as back pain, common to landscaping and gardening personnel. This is why it is important to follow good safety practices.
There is a bit of an art when it comes to loading the barrow. Always have it facing in the right direction of travel before loading, this will help you to avoid any unnecessary workload and awkward turning or twisting once the barrow is full as this may increase the chance of a spill or accident.
When loading it is all about keeping the back straight, use a long handled shovel, bend the knees, and whilst resting the handle on your thigh, pivot and load. This way you will protect your back and because you are bending the knees and using the thighs, you get a nice workout too! Strong firm thighs and nice firm sexy gluts, which is what gardening is all about!
If you have got bulk much to move or other lightweight material, there is the barrow or you can use bins which make it easier to navigate up and down steps.
Load up a comfortable quantity and then keeping the back straight; use the clean and jerk method to get the bin onto your shoulder before moving off. When tipping them out avoid twisting and bending your back.
When it comes to lifting bags of cement, potting mix, mulch or such items similar principles apply. Back straight, bend the knees and avoid twisting. And never push yourself beyond your limit. Also when opening and using the contents avoid breathing in the immediate airborne particles; wear a dust mask to be safe and do not forget your gloves.
Eye protection is crucial, especially when you are operating power tools but injuries can easily occur when doing things like pruning or working close to plants. Hard woody stems or spiky bits are an eyeballs biggest nightmare so get the safety glasses on and the gloves to avoid any nastiness, believe me you get a poke in the eye and you will know about it! Likewise, eye injuries are a potential danger when mowing or wiper snipping not just for the operator, but also bystanders. All it takes is one small hard object in the eye, and you will be off to hospital quick smart.
Last but certainly not least, always be sun smart; sun cream, hat, sunnies and protective clothing, even in winter the sun can be harmful.
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