LANDSCAPE ONTARIO – WORKPLACE SAFETY TAILGATE TALKS
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EDGERS (POWERED)
Personal Protective Equipment
Equipment Hazards
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What is the importance of wearing the proper personal
protective equipment? What types of injuries are possible
when using a power edger?
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Safe handling and awareness of proper use of any powered
edger can prevent injuries such as being struck by an object
the edge hits and throws up.
Prevention Points
Review the General Health & Safety Best Practices section on
page 11 before performing any task.
Avoid using equipment on gravelled surfaces.
If your power edger strikes a foreign object, stop operation,
disconnect the spark plug wire, and inspect the unit for damage.
