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People who can't find the time or are unable to do gardening themselves often seek the help of a professional to keep their gardens in order. Unfortunately, some gardeners may sustain a personal injury as they have not been given the correct training by their employers and later go on to make a gardener compensation claim.
If a gardener works for an employer, that employer should ensure that the gardener is trained properly in their role and has learned how to use their equipment properly and safely.
A gardener has to use many tools to complete their work and a lot of gardening injuries are often inflicted to hands, fingers and limbs. The gardener should always wear a thick pair of protective gloves to protect against cuts, insect stings and bites, skin irritants and thorns.
Soil can be hazardous if it is scooped up with bare hands as it could contain items such as broken glass or tree roots. Instead, a tool should be used or gloves should be worn.
It is particularly dangerous to use gardening tools which are in bad condition and it is much safer to replace them with a new tools. When buying a new tool, look at the size weight and length of the tool as these qualities have vital relevance to safety.
If the finger grips on a tool are too big or small, they can cause the user unnecessary muscle pains or blisters. Any adjustable tools should be checked that they are completely secure in their setting before use.
Gardening tools should always be well looked after and maintained as it ensures that they are safer and will last longer. Secateurs should always be closed correctly by using the safety catch when they're not in use and should be kept sharp so that they are not difficult to use.
Tools can be sharpened with a sharpening stone or can be taken to a gardening centre if a gardener doesn't have a sharpening stone available. Blunt tools can take up more time and energy to use, putting pressure on joints and muscles which might lead to musculoskeletal disorders and a personal injury compensation claim.
After gardening, all tools should be put away safely and not left lying around on site, thus preventing trip hazards and children from trying to play with them. It is a good idea to keep small hand tools such as trowels and secateurs in a dry storage bag to keep them from going rusty.
Sharp tools should never be kept in a gardeners pocket as a serious personal injury could be caused if the tool is forgotten about. A tool belt is a practical way to carry several tools safely.
As a final precaution, a gardener should always have a first aid kit available in case it is needed and should always ensure that they are up to date with tetanus injections.
Claiming for a gardening accident
If you think you may be entitled to make a gardener compensation claim, speak to an industrial injury solicitor at YouClaim today. Call 0800 10 757 95 or request a call back.
