WHAT’S AT STAKE

The primary tools of a landscape workers are forks, spades, and hoes. When used appropriately and maintained, these tools are essential in landscaping work.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

These tools present common hazards both when is use and when left lying around work areas. Common hazards include the following:

• Tripping over tools left lying on the ground
• Blisters and subsequent infections on the hands
• Overexertion injuries to wrists, back, or shoulders from repetitive use

Incident example

• A worker stepped on the tines of a rake that had been left lying on the ground by a co-worker. The handle of the rake hit […]

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