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Ergonomics for Gardening: Tips to Keep You Injury Free

It’s getting to be that time of year when people get started on their gardening.  Gardening is fun and it’s great exercise.  Yard work such as raking, hoeing and carrying various things improves strength and endurance while other tasks help maintain flexibility.  Not only is it good for the body but also for the mind!  Gardening gets you outside in the sunshine and fresh air which serves as a great stress reliever from job pressures.

Safety is #1: Just “talk” or reality?

One of the most common safety signs is the one the states “Safety is #1” or words similar to it.  Consider when and where you have seen those signs.  Now ask yourself, did you see and feel that safety was indeed #1 at the company where the sign was posted?  If your experience is similar to mine, the answer to that 95% or greater is “No”.