So, you are finally going to get down to some intense lawn
mowing work after putting it off for weeks or months. Healthy and green lawns
add to the beauty of a compound, which comes at a heavy cost of constant care,
which includes watering, raking, trimming hedges, and lawn mowing Simpsonville. There’s no denying that these tasks are
simple but come with a risk of injury, for instance, from incorrect use of lawn
mowers that accounts for many of the injuries associated with mowing. This
highlights the importance of having proper knowledge about how to correctly use
tools, not taking away from the importance of having the proper gear in place.
Wearing appropriate clothing can not only protect you from dirt and dust, but
also little (harmful) insects.
Here’s a list of some must-have gears which guarantee your
safety while taking care of your lawn:
Wear Proper
Footwear- The footwear you use for lawn mowing should provide
adequate protection for your feet as you definitely would not like to make your
toes open and vulnerable to the blades of the mower, or step on
any sharp objects left behind by the passage of the blades. That’s why you must
find close-toed shoes when you’re out in the lawn, instead of mowing barefoot
or in sandals or flip-flops. Many lawn care experts recommend foam clog shoes
as these can be cleaned with ease. But for intense garden work like mowing the
lawn or digging and mulching, choose sturdy close-toed footwear like hiking
shoes. Besides wearing proper footwear and safety gear, drink lots of water to
stay hydrated and get immunized.
Protect
Your Eyes- A significant area of potential injury from pebbles,
stones or sticks, or grass is your eyes (the mower blades often cut grass at
high velocity throwing them in the air). Although safety goggles will protect
you well (from the sun as well), face masks offer relative complete coverage of
the face from flying debris. Earplugs are also essential in diminishing eardrum
damage from the noise of loud mowers.
Gloves- Don’t
forget to protect your hands when working in your yard, particularly when
handling power tools. Gloves can significantly reduce the risk of developing
blisters or getting cut on your hands and fingers, not to mention minimizing
the risk of injuries by enhancing your grip strength when handling tools.
A Face Mask- This
accessory can be life-saving if pollen, dust, or grass clippings cause you
problems with breathing due to allergies.
An Overall- Besides
shielding your body from scratches and abrasions from rough hedges, it offers
adequate protection of your clothes against debris and other harmful elements that
you may encounter while in the yard.
While it may seem simple, lawn mowing or any other lawn care
work can have potential risk to your health if you don’t have the expertise.
Equipping yourself with the right tools and wearing appropriate clothing can
help you finish the project faster and safer.
For professional yard care services in Simpsonville, SC,
contact Curb Appeal Lawn Care on 864-399-9185.
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