Garden Safety
If you are planning some gardening in the Spring months, consider these basic safety tips:
- Always use a Residual Current Device (RCD) when operating electrically powered garden tools and mowers to protect yourself from electrocution. Keep children at a safe distance whenever you are using lawnmowers, strimmer’s etc. Why not take 5 minutes to check for hedgehogs and other wildlife before you start.
- Store any chemicals you use in the garden safely out of sight and out of reach of children, preferably in a secure cabinet. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using weed killers, adhesives and solvents. Never transfer to alternative containers.
- Keep garden tools in good repair and safely tidied away after use.
- Always site barbecues well away from fences, sheds and trees, find more barbecue tips here.
DIY & Cleaning
Thinking of a spring clean? Follow these helpful DIY tips to avoid accidents and injury:
- Before starting any DIY check your Tenancy Agreement and our home improvement guide to see what improvement you need to request permission for. If you are unsure give us a call.
- Avoid accidents and injury when doing DIY tasks by operating within the range of your skills, ability and experience. Always use personal protective equipment including gloves, goggles, helmet, and facemask and safety shoes as appropriate and follow manufacturer’s instructions.
- Avoid injury from falls by always checking condition of ladders before use and use at a safe angle.
- Carefully follow instructions on cleaning products and ensure they are stored safely away from children.