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Site safety is really important!

We recommend that you inspect your planting site for potential hazards before beginning any activities. Common hazards include slips, trips and falls, insect bites and dehydration.

Please use this site safety template to help you to identify potential risks and controls for your planting activities.

This can also be used as a checklist while you are at your planting site.

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What to bring:

Hat and sunscreen

Long pants and/or long sleeve

Sturdy footwear or gum boots if the weather is wet

Safety vest and gardening gloves

Water bottle

Wet weather gear (if needed)

Common safety measure include:

Watch out for snakes, especially in warm weather.

Be mindful of tripping and falling, and of branches near face/eyes.

Try not to disturb insects, reptiles and birds.

Drink water regularly.

Look out for each other!