Outside Equipment Safety Tips 

Ensure you have an RCD installed or use a plug-in RCD with all tools and equipment you use in the garage or garden

Don't use electric tools in the garden if it begins to rain or you are watering the garden

Check appliances, flexes and plug-tops before use

Always replace a damaged flex or plug-top - don't repair it

Keep trailing flexes well clear of cutting edges of lawnmowers, hedge-trimmers and electric saws

Unplug a lawnmower or hedge-trimmer before removing grass or debris from the blades

Don't extend a flex by jointing or with home-made plug and socket assemblies; buy one of adequate length for outdoor use or use approved extension reels

Don't leave appliances or tools unattended when they are plugged in

Wear stout rubber boots when using appliances in the garden; gloves also give added protection

Always follow manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of protective clothing, goggles, and footwear

Treat all powered cutting tools with care

Make sure all pumps and garden lights are rated for use outdoors.

Permanent outdoor wiring must be installed by a registered Electrical Contractor.

Cables must be properly buried at a suitable depth. Do not string cables, even low voltage cables, through hedging or plants, along paths or borders. The cable can be easily cut when you are gardening and can cause serious injury.