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Headline: Garden Safely: Biyka's Warning Bell for Every Green Thumb
Green Thumbs, Be Wary!Garden season is here, but it's not all blooming roses! Biyka Central Hospital has thrown a wake-up call with an alarming surge in skin integrity-related injuries, such as cuts, lacerations, and even finger amputations. Ouch! This alarm is echoed on their Telegram channel.
Take a closer look - more than 100 people have been injured since May, with nine victims in the last week alone, courtesy of angle grinders and other garden tools. Scary stuff!
- So, be warned, angle grinders and chainsaws are not your friendly neighbor's tools. They've been known for causing deep, jagged wounds capable of prolonging the healing process and, in worse cases, causing limb loss. If you're dealing with such an injury, resist the urge to apply a tourniquet or ointments. Instead, clean the wound, apply a sterile, pressure dressing, and make a beeline for the emergency room, according to Anastasia Kuzenkova, the head nurse of the emergency room.
How can you stay safe while pruning, digging, and power-tooling away? Start by being a vigilant gardener. Regular inspections of your power tools and gardening equipment are crucial, as is following the golden rules of safety.
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- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Dress for the dirt, folks! Sport gloves, safety glasses, and sturdy boots when you're gaming with your garden tools.
- Befriend the Manual: Before tackling your next project, get to know your equipment by thoroughly reading the manufacturer's instructions.
- Love Your Tools: Regular maintenance keeps tools working like a well-oiled machine. Keep them in tip-top shape, and remember, safety is a two-way street.
Power Tools Commandments:
- Restraint is Key: Use your tools for their intended purpose, and only the right way!
- Keep the Kids Away: Keep little explorers at bay when you're wielding power tools or gardening equipment.
- Avoid Overexertion: Don't let yourself get carried away. Maintain a steady stance to avoid accidents while working.
Sharpen Your Green Thumb's Savvy:
- First-Aid Ready: Keep first-aid supplies at the ready for minor injuries.
- Take a Break: Avoid overexerting yourself by taking regular breaks to prevent fatigue-induced accidents.
- Training Session: For newbie gardeners, consider workshops or training sessions to brush up on your green thumb skills, including safety best practices.
By following these guidelines, you can garden with confidence, knowing you're reducing the risk of accidents and keeping your green thumb safe and sound! Take care, Biyka!
- Recent statistics from Biyka Central Hospital reveal a concerning increase in health-and-wellness issues related to gardening, particularly skin injuries from garden tools like angle grinders and chainsaws.
- As a solution to prevent injuries, it's recommended to use personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, safety glasses, and sturdy boots, while gardening.
- In terms of power tool safety, it's essential to follow the power tools commandments, which include using tools for their intended purpose, ensuring children stay away, and maintaining a steady stance to avoid overexertion.
- In addition to following safety guidelines, staying updated on general news about accidents and incidents in the workplace-wellness and fitness-and-exercise sectors is advisable for a healthier gardening experience.
