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Thursday, August 31, 2017

Lifestyle | Staying Safe While Gardening


Gardening is one of the best activities you can undertake to keep you healthy and positive. It’s well known that gardening is perfect for keeping the mind clear, whilst also helping your body stay strong and healthy. There are a lot of gardening tasks that could potentially be dangerous, a family friend recently dropped a pair of gardening shears which then went through his shoe and foot, resulting in a trip to A&E. So it’s really important to take certain safety precautions to ensure you’re safe whilst carrying out your projects.

Protective Clothing 

Before you start your gardening projects, you need to make sure your protected from any risks or dangers. There are so many great protective clothing pieces that will help keep you safe, dependant on the certain tasks you’re carrying out, and you’ll really benefit from investing in them. The different levels of protection are only necessary for certain tasks, such as safety goggles and sturdy shoes will be ideal for trimming bushes, digging and so on. You then have ear protectors to help shield your ears when using loud equipment like your lawn mower, hedge trimmer and digger. Gloves are essential for almost every gardening task, from pulling up weeds, to planting your favourite seeds and cutting back the hedges. You then have the gardening clothing itself, including long length trousers and long-sleeved tops, to keep your skin shielded and protected from both the garden and the sun.

Sun Shielding 

For many people, the warmer days are the best for gardening, as not only do you get to crack on with some essential gardening tasks, but you can also enjoy the beautiful weather. This does, however, come with a slight risk, as too much exposure to sunlight can have a damaging affect. Be sure to apply plenty of sun cream before heading out into the garden, especially on your face, as you may not realise but your skin will be exposed to direct sunlight for a few hours and this can cause burning or skin damage. It may also be a good idea to wear a hat to keep your head cool and protected, whilst also drinking plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated and prevent getting sunstroke.

Equipment Safety 

Investing in some good quality gardening equipment is going to really help you with your gardening projects, but they’re also designed to keep you safe and secure when in use. You’ll find that many tools come with safety locks and covers, to keep you safe and prevent any unexpected problems. It’s so important to make sure you know your tools properly before using them. Make sure you read the instructions or manual thoroughly before you start to use them. With items such as ladder platforms, you’re provided with a secure space to lean, stand or balance, however, if you don’t put this up properly you may find yourself having a fall or breaking the product. Similarly, hedge trimmers and lawn mowers require certain operation, so it’s important to know exactly how to use them so you aren’t faced with any issues you can’t fix.

Physical Health Care 

Everybody is different, some people are able to spend hours in the garden with no break, whereas some find it difficult to work without a break. It’s really important to know your limits and prepare yourself for your gardening tasks. If you know something is going to take a long time, split it up into sections and give yourself dedicated break times. Similarly, if you struggle with heavy lifting or your back is slightly weaker, you should avoid difficult tasks that are going to push you far, or ask for some help with certain elements of the task to keep yourself safe and fit. Gardening is a fun, rewarding pastime, and you don’t want to dampen that by causing yourself any damage.

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