Many exterior home improvement projects involving landscaping or general maintenance require using outdoor power tools, which can pose a safety hazard. When you’re trimming trees or using a snow blower, you’ll need to take precautions. Here’s some equipment you can use to protect yourself while performing these tasks.

How to Stay Safe During Outdoor Home Improvement Projects 

1. Headgear 

If you’re working on a project that involves positioning yourself beneath a potential fall hazard, you need to wear a helmet or hard hat. A lock suspension hard hat is especially useful for making sure it doesn’t slide off your head and softening impact. 

2. Protective Eyewear 

Usually made from polycarbonate, safety glasses are frequently the best choice for protective eyewear. They’re lightweight and strong enough to resist impact or breakage, which makes them ideal for shielding your eyes from flying debris generated by your outdoor power tools. If you vision problems, ask an optometrist about prescription safety glasses. 

3. Gloves 

Safety gloves protect your hands from injury. They can be made from various materials, such as neoprene, leather, nylon, or synthetic rubber. Make sure that they’re tough and thick enough to protect your hands from cuts, properly insulated to prevent frostbite in the winter, and firm and tight enough to avoid getting snagged or slipping off when they’re wet. 

4. Hearing Protection 

Many outdoor power tools are loud enough to cause hearing damage. This is especially true if you’ll be close to them for long periods. Wearing electronic earmuffs can protect you from potential hearing issues. 

5. Appropriate Clothing 

Your work clothing should be strong enough to spare you from cuts and scratches. They should also be tight since loose clothing can get caught in machinery, leading to serious injuries. Remove ties and loose jewelry as well. Also, wear knee pads if you’ll be spending a lot of time on the ground.

To get the best outdoor power tools and safety equipment for the job, contact L & R Power Equipment Inc. in Monroe, CT. Their friendly experts will offer advice on top-notch Stihl® equipment, whether you’re looking for chainsaws, trimmers, snow blowers, or hand tools. If they don’t have an item you want in stock, they’ll order it for you. For more details, call them today at (203) 268-8400 or message them online.