What should you do first to stay safe before starting garden work?

Learn the likely hazards and how to prevent them.

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  1. Learn the likely hazards and how to prevent them ✔
  2. Wait for a hot sunny day
  3. Use the sharpest tools you own

Why: Knowing the hazards ahead of time helps you anticipate, prevent, and respond to them safely.

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Answer: Learn the likely hazards and how to prevent them. Knowing the hazards ahead of time helps you anticipate, prevent, and respond to them safely.

  1. Scouting America: Gardening www.scouting.org/merit-badges/gardening
    Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards associated with gardening
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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