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Garden Tools
Usage
All gardening must be done with hand tools and users should
be of appropriate age to safely handle the tool. Tools must be
secured after use and kept in good working order. Broken or
compromised tools should be disposed of properly and replaced.
Proper disposal includes wrapping tools with sharp edges in
cardboard and promptly placing them in the dumpster.

Please educate students about the proper handling of tools.
Younger children should not be using sharp or large tools that
are hard for them to handle. Make sure that they are wearing
gloves when they are weeding or digging in the dirt. Children
must be closely supervised to prevent injury. We want the kids
to be learning and experiencing, not doing manual labor. Only
the Maintenance and Plant Operations team or a hired contractor
should handle or use power tools.

Storage
Garden tools and other supplies should be stored in a storage
room or other secure area where students do not have access.
NOTE: Ventilation or electrical rooms are not approved storage
areas.

Chemical Storage
Environmental and Conservation Services (ECS) approved
garden chemicals and fertilizers should be stored in their
original containers in a secure location in accordance with label
directions. Flammable or combustible containers must be stored
in designated flammable liquid storage areas/rooms or in fire
proof cabinets (check with Building Code Services for further
directions related to flammable liquid storage and installation of
any exterior storage sheds or cabinets).

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