Safety tips to protect the landscape of Colorado of accident at work

6 May 2012 /24-7PressRelease / -landscaping is a dangerous profession. Heat, power tools, sharp tools and repetitive work can cause all the painful and sometimes disabling work accidents.

Landscapers who suffer injuries in work environment or occupational disease are entitled to coverage under the Colorado workers compensation act. Workers comp pay for medical care of injured workers and provides benefits for loss of salary to workers who must take time to recover.

This is one of those situations, however, where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It is always better to try to prevent an injury before it occurs. This summer, landscape Colorado would wise to remember the following safety tips:
-Remain visible and dress for security: accidents are the leading cause of fatal accidents among the landscape. At work, landscape should always wear high-visibility colours. In addition, a pants Long, sturdy shoes, gloves and ear and eye protection are a must for any landscape. Dress for the weather and avoid loose clothing or jewelry that could remain in the equipment.

-Keep tools sharp: a dull blade is far more dangerous than a sharp, since the user must use much more force to do the job. Keep the hand tools in good condition can also help protect landscape of repetitive stress injuries.

-Whether your machine: many power tools - such as tillers, blowers, Mowers Lawn and excavators - can cause serious injuries if they malfunction or are misused. Workers must always read the safety manual before using a new tool for the first time.

-Beware of repair: before attempting to correct or erase a jam of a power tool or the mower, make sure that the power is turned off and all the blades have stopped moving. Too many tragic experience landscape amputees by blades spinning Mowers Lawn and other tools.

Following these tips can help landscape Colorado stay safe during the busy summer season. However, produce injuries, and not all accidents can be prevented. Landscape of Colorado who are injured in the workplace may seek compensation, regardless of who was at fault for causing the injury.

If you have been injured at work, talk to a lawyer for workers' compensation of Denver which can help to protect your rights.

Article provided by cabinet Eley
Visit us at the www.eleylawfirm.com

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