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You are told by your parents to remove trash,dig loose soil from one place to another and mix soil media using a shovel. What are the steps in using shovel to avoid accident?​

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Step 1 – Warm up

  • Remember to warm up your muscles.

  • Wear loose clothing and appropriate footwear and you’re ready to begin.

Step 2 – Prepare area for digging

  • Remove any fallen leaves or weeds with a fork and loosen heavy soil with a pick.

Step 3 – Determine the outline of your hole

  • Mark out the area to be excavated if you require a large hole or a long trench for a vegetable patch.

  • If you prefer your plants in a row, don’t trust your eye — use string. Measure the location of the centre of each hole, mark them with wooden stakes and tie a string tightly between each stake.

  • The volume of soil may be more than you think – the deeper you dig, the larger the pile!

Step 4 – Plan ahead

  • Work out where you will put the loosened earth and whether you need to refill the hole.

Step 5 – Consider the type of shovel you use

  • a blade with a rounded or tapered cutting edge is designed for digging while a blade with a square edge is designed for scooping and shifting.

IT'S TIME TO DIG!

Step 1 – Grip handle with both hands

  • Hold the blade vertically above the soil and let gravity guide you.

  • Digging is most effective if you dig straight down.

  • Remember to use a low lift blade.

  • The blade and shaft of a shovel designed for digging should be in a straight a line as possible.

Step 2 – Look at angle of blade

  • If your blade is at more of an angle to the shaft, you may need to tip the handle forward slightly to keep the blade upright.
  • This may feel awkward in your hands so, if you can, use a low lift blade.

Digging technique - place foot on tread, check posture

Step 3 – Stand straight and add weight by putting your foot on the shovel

  • Some shovels have a tread on the blade or a rolled shoulder which helps you to get a firm footing.

  • Push the blade straight down with your foot and aim to keep the pit wall straight and smooth.

  • Break up rocky soil with a garden fork. If you encounter a boulder or any hard clumps of earth, try to dig under it to prise it out.

Digging technique - keep knees slightly bent

Step 4 – Bend knees and lift soil

  • Bend your knees and hold the shovel with one hand on the handle grip and the other halfway down the shaft.

  • Placing the blade underneath the soil, lever the shaft to balance the weight of the loaded shovel in both hands and lift. As you lift, straighten your knees gradually.

  • Always lift with your legs – they are stronger than your back and less prone to injury.

Digging technique - keep load close to body

Step 5 – Put soil to one side

  • As you clear away the soil, keep the loaded shovel close to your body. Holding a shovelful of soil with your arms outstretched puts too much weight on your spine.

  • If you need to refill the hole later, dump the dirt on a sheet of tarpaulin or in a wheelbarrow. This keeps it off the grass and makes it easier to put back in when you’re ready.

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