Leaf removal is an annual chore that many of your workers need to accomplish at this time of year—and many of those workers may injure themselves or the environment while getting those leaves to leave. Take a few minutes to train them on how to do this chore safely.
Colorful autumn leaves are lovely falling past your window—until you look out and see that they’ve covered your lawn in an inch of now-brown, dried-out husks! How do you get rid of them in a way that’s healthy for you and the environment?
Give workers these precautions.
For your health:
- Wear a mask to protect your breathing.
- Wear gloves to prevent blisters.
- Rake leaves onto a tarp, and drag the tarp to your dump spot to protect your back rather than raking a huge pile across long distances.
- Follow instructions on leaf-blowing equipment.
- Don’t make alterations to leaf-blowing equipment.
- Wear protective equipment, such as hearing protection, when using leaf- blowing equipment.
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For the environment’s health:
- Use leaves to mulch your lawn by using the mulching option on your lawn mower to mow over them.
- Use leaves to mulch your garden by adding them to a compost pile.
- Use leaves to fill low spots in your yard.
- Use environmentally friendly bags if you bag leaves.
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Why It Matters
- Injuries from home leaf removal can lead to lost workdays, including:
- Back injuries
- Strains and sprains
- Poison plant rashes