1. Wear protective clothing: When you are ready to go your garden to do any work or take care of your lovely plants, you should wear protective clothing to save you from any harm, sunburn, and injuries.
• Wear safety goggles, long pants with well-built shoes.
• You should wear safety gloves which help to protect you from cut or skin irritation.
• When you use any machinery to cut wood, wear hearing protectors to save your hearing.
• Use Insect Repellent to save yourself from ticks or insects
• Wear long sleeves, high rubber boots, wide-brimmed hat with pants inserted in your socks.
• Apply sunscreen or sun a protective factor (SPF) 15 to protect from sunburn.
2. Take a warm up: Before starting your task, try warming up, it will help you to dig and do your heavy-physical work more easily.
3. Use the tools safely: Always us the right tools for the right job and keep them in the right place. Always try to keep them away from children. Some garden power tools are very sharp. Always use them carefully. If you are using electric tools, watch where the cord is and unplug when not in use.
4. Avoid bending: If you want to work by seating or bending, it may not be a bad idea, but bending is not good for your back. You should practice kneeling instead of bending, it will be better for your back plus you will get enough strength. Use knee protectors or a kneeling pad to protect your knees.
5. Avoid using your back to do heavy-jobs: When you need to move heavy objects from one place to another place, you should not use your back to carry them. You can emphasize your legs and keep the load close to your body when carrying.
6. Keep drinking water: If you are working in your garden for a long time, be sure to be drinking water. It helps you to keep safe from dehydration.
7. Use carefully harmful chemicals: In your garden, if you use any chemicals read all label information. Plus keep them away from your children and pets.
8. Check temperature: Even working a short time in high-temperature can be a main cause of health problems. So, before going to the garden check the temperature outdoor and decide how long can you tolerate being in the heat. When you stay out, be sure to follow the bellow tips such as:
• Try to do your job under the shadow.
• Drink plain water. Keep away from alcohol or other liquids which may contain a lot sugars or fruit juice.
• Leave the workplace if you feel ill effects such a bad headache, dizziness, or nausea.
• Always eat healthy food to recover your energy.
9. Use essential tools: Tools are an important aspect of good gardening. But be sure to know which tools and equipment are needed for your work.
10. Take a proper step in injury: Small injuries happen when you work in the garden. If you scrape or cut yourself, you should take time out to clean it with fresh water and then go and apply antiseptic and bandage with a clean bandage.
11. Use mask: Try to use a protective nose and mouth mask to save you from dust, which can be a cause of allergic reactions plus asthma attacks.
12. Take tetanus: Tetanus vaccination is very important to prevent various diseases, which can happen after an injury. All adults should have a tetanus vaccination every 10 years. Tetanus lives in the soil and when the bacteria can enter our body and they can cause illness. So, for the gardener, it can be risky. Every gardener should take the tetanus vaccination before starting their garden. Consult with your doctor.
Very interesting post! It’s important to write that because many people forget about safety while gardening. After reading this article, I again reminded myself to be very careful with tools and dry garden trees. Thanks for this information.