Use the right tool for the task
  • Wear enclosed shoes when mowing the lawn, preferably safety boots with steel toecaps.
  • Wear appropriate eye protection, such as safety goggles.
  • Wear earmuffs or plugs when using noisy equipment such as lawn mowers, line trimmers and chain saws.
  • Wear long trousers, preferably made from a heavy fabric such as denim, to protect your legs against flying debris.
  • Ride-on mowers can tip. Drive at slow speeds, especially when turning.
  • Take extra care when pulling the mower towards you or mowing on slopes, to avoid foot injuries.
  • Don’t permit young children to operate garden machinery, such as lawn mowers.