FACTS

1. Insufficient Training: Operators using landscaping machinery (e.g., lawnmowers, chainsaws, skid-steer loaders) without proper training risk severe injuries, including cuts, amputations, or crush injuries due to mishandling.
2. Lack of PPE: Not wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) like safety goggles, gloves, ear protection, or steel-toed boots increases exposure to flying debris, noise, and foot injuries.
3. Equipment Maintenance Failures: Poorly maintained machinery, such as mowers with dull blades or trimmers with faulty safety guards, can malfunction, leading to accidents or injuries.
4. Improper Machine Operation: Bypassing safety features (e.g., blade guards) or using machinery for unintended tasks (e.g., a trimmer for heavy branches) […]

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