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Title: Spring cleanup and home repair


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Spring clean-up and home repair
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  • Spring has finally arrived and if youre like
    me, you cant wait to get outdoors to spruce up
    your yard and home. But, before you grab that
    rake, think back to last year and how you felt
    after that long days work in your yard

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  • aching back, blisters, sunburn, cuts and
    bruises, and who could forget that painful bee
    sting!

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  • Even the simplest home and yard tasks can be
    extremely dangerous. So this year, I am going to
    use the following safety tips to to make my
    spring cleaning activities safer and easier.
  • I hope you will too.

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Before you get started
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Avoid strains, sprains, and back injury
  • Warm-up and stretch before beginning strenuous
    activities.
  • Always lift properly -- use your legs, not your
    back.
  • Get help moving bulky or heavy loads, or break
    them up into several smaller, more manageable
    loads.

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Prevent heat injuries, sunburn, and eyestrain
  • Take frequent rest breaks.
  • Wear a hat and light-colored clothing made of
    fabrics that can breath.
  • Wear sunglasses.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Use sunscreen.

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Protect your feet
  • Wear shoes that protect your feet and provide
    comfort and safety.
  • When applying powdered or oily chemicals, wear
    rubber boots that can be easily hosed off.

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Protect your hands
  • Wear leather gloves to prevent cuts, splinters,
    blisters, and burns.
  • Wear chemical resistant gloves when mixing
    chemicals.

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Protect your eyes
  • Wear safety glasses or goggles when you tackle
    tasks such as mowing, blowing, weed-whacking, and
    pruning.

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Protect your hearing
  • Wear earplugs when operating a mower,
    weed-whacker, blower or other noisy equipment.

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Protect your lungs and nasal passages
  • Wear a dust mask when performing tasks that
    create a lot of dust.
  • Wear a respirator with cartridges to filter out
    harmful particles and droplets when applying
    liquid or powdered garden chemicals.

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Also
  • Do not wear rings, jewelry, or loose clothing
    that could become caught in moving parts.
  • Knee pads offer both comfort and protection for
    chores, such as weeding and planting, that
    require you to kneel for extended periods.

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Using your tools andequipment
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Power lawn mowers
  • Always keep kids and pets away from the area you
    are mowing.
  • Prepare your lawn by walking over it, checking
    for broken sticks, stones, toys and anything else
    that could shoot out from under the mower or
    damage the blade.

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Also
  • Completely fill the mower before starting, so you
    will not have to pour gasoline into a hot mower
    in the middle of the job.
  • NEVER reach under the mower unless it is turned
    off and the blade has stopped completely.

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And
  • Never disable or remove safety devices such as
    automatic shutoffs and blade guards.
  • Avoid tipping when using a riding mower, by
    cutting slopes up and down, not side to side.

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Chipper-shredders
  • Keep kids and pets away from the area.
  • Stay clear of the discharge area.
  • Always use the plunger to push material into the
    shredding chamber.
  • Turn the machine off and wait for all moving
    parts to stop before unclogging it.

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Whackers and edgers
  • Wear protective clothing and safety equipment.
  • Keep kids and pets away from the area.
  • Take frequent breaks to give your arms a rest
    from the vibration.

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Power tools
  • Read the owners manual before using any power
    tool.
  • Inspect tools before use and replace or repair
    them if they are worn or damaged.
  • Inspect screws, nuts, and bolts to make sure they
    are tightened.

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Also
  • Before plugging or unplugging tools, turn the
    power switch to OFF.
  • Never clean or repair a tool unless the power is
    disconnected.
  • Remove the plug from the outlet to disconnect
    power, never yank on the cord.

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And
  • Plug electrical tools into outlets protected with
    ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs).
  • Choose power tools that are grounded or double
    insulated.
  • Extension cords should be the heavy-duty, outdoor
    kind.

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Hand tools
  • Use each tool for the specific task it was
    designed to do.
  • Inspect tools before use and replace or repair
    them if they are worn or damaged.
  • Lubricate tools with joints and rollers and clean
    tools after each use.

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Also
  • Keep points of shovels, spades, trowels, and
    forks smooth and correctly shaped.
  • When hand-carrying tools, point them away from
    you, toward the ground.
  • Do not let tools laying around when not in use.

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Ladders
  • Inspect ladders before use and repair or replace
    them if they are damaged.
  • Place ladders on firm level ground.
  • Follow the recommended guidelines for choosing
    the appropriate angle when leaning ladders
    against structures.

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And ..
  • Keep both hands on rungs when climbing.
  • Prevent tipping by not over reaching.
  • Never step on the top two rungs of a ladder.

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Plan for other environmental hazards
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Herbicides and pesticides
  • Read labels carefully and follow directions.
  • Store chemicals on high shelves or inside locked
    cabinets.
  • Better yet, use non-poisonous methods where ever
    possible. For example, soapy water will eliminate
    aphids from your roses.

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Enamel paint
  • Open doors and windows to ventilate the area your
    are painting.
  • Eliminate all sources of ignition. Remember
    electrical equipment can cause sparks.
  • Clean up spills promptly.
  • Keep containers closed when not in use.

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Gasoline
  • Use a safety can approved for flammable liquids
    to store gasoline.
  • During transport, place the safety can in your
    trunk, and keep the trunk lid slightly open.
  • Never smoke when fueling or using
    gasoline-powered tools.

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Poisonous plants
  • Learn how to recognize poison ivy, oak and sumac
    and avoid them.
  • If you do come in contact with them, wash your
    skin thoroughly with water or alcohol wipes.
  • Thoroughly clean contaminated tools and clothing
    before using them again.

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Bees and wasps
  • Dont bother bees and they wont bother you.
  • If you find a swarm in your house, get
    professional help from a beekeeper or
    exterminator.

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Poisonous snakes
  • When removing rocks and logs, turn them toward
    you so you will be shielded if snakes are
    underneath them.
  • Handle freshly killed snakes with a long tool or
    stick, as snakes can inflict fatal bites by
    reflex action even after they are dead.

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And finally,
  • Remember, working safely in and around your
    home will not only keep you out of the emergency
    room, it can keep you from becoming the next
    Darwin Awards Winner!
  • Happy Spring Cleaning!
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