YARD SAFETY
- Use sun protection Use eye protection when using any power tools or yard equipment
- Use skin protection such has work gloves
- Never use equipment without proper protective shoes
- Use safety steps prior to using yard equipment or any power tools: check equipment for loose or broken parts/pieces; always let someone know you will be using equipment so you can be monitored periodically in the event of an accident; take a phone with you if possible; always check for the safety of other adults and children in the area of equipment use
- Check blades or sharp devices on equipment prior to use for proper working condition and for any loose parts
- Keep grass cut and bushes trimmed to keep uninvited pests or rodents in yard
- Never leave standing water in yard or around home that is not treated to decrease attraction of bugs and other uninvited pests or animals
- Consider a fence that is at least 4 foot in height and child safety rails/bars with a lock if you have any water areas on your property such as the following:
- Pool, hot tub, well, small pool, lake, pond, large fountain, large or small fish pond
- Consider alarms on water equipment or devices for child safety; check all laws for required fencing if a pool is on premises.
- Use fire safety prevention with the use or presence of grills or other gas appliance or open flame structure and have fire extinguisher near.
- Be aware and know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning even outdoors.
- Check tree & shrub roots to prevent damage to home's foundation. Check health of your landscaping to prevent &/or stop bugs or infections. Have professional check for any problems with bugs or other pests. Hire a pest control company to keep bugs away most importantly for termite control.