May be you are a good housekeeper, especially a gardener. But are you a health and safety gardener? Do you notice the details on Gardening? Whether or not, just go ahead you can find some usefull information that must benefit your health and safe!
Gardening can be a great way to get physical activity, beautify the community and grow nutritious fruits and vegetables. Whether you are a beginner or expert gardener, health and safety are important.
Below are some tips to help keep you safe and healthy so that you can enjoy the beauty and bounty gardening can bring.
Dress to Protect
Gear up to protect yourself from lawn and garden chemicals, heavy equipment, insects and the sun.
Wear safety goggles, sturdy shoes and long pants when using lawn mowers and other machinery.
Protect your hearing when using machinery. If you have to raise your voice to talk to someone who is an arm's length away, the noise can be potentially harmful to your hearing.
Wear gloves to lower the risk for skin irritations and cuts.
To protect yourself from diseases caused by mosquitoes and ticks, use insect repellent containing DEET. Wear clothing treated with permethrin, long-sleeved shirts and pants tucked in your socks. You may also want to wear high rubber boots since ticks are usually located close to the ground.
Wear long sleeves, wide-brimmed hats, sun shades and sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher to lower your risk for sun burn and skin cancer.
Put Safety First
Limit distractions, use chemicals and equipment properly and be aware of hazards to lower your risk for injury.
Follow instructions and warning labels on chemicals and equipment.
Make sure equipment is working properly.
Sharpen tools carefully.
Keep harmful chemicals, tools and equipment out of children's reach.
