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Safety FirstSafety (PLEASE READ THIS FIRST)

The last thing we want is for anybody to be injured when we are working. We would therefore appreciate it if you could take the time to read this:

  • Be aware of people around you when you are working.
  • Stand comfortably and stably when using tools.
  • Don't swing tools behind your head.
  • Use tools for their intended purpose
    • i.e. don't use spades as axes, axes as hammers etc.
    • You risk breaking the tools and injuring yourself or other people.
  • Carry spades and mattocks at your side, with the head in front of you.
  • Please wear stout footwear and gloves. Hiking boots or work boots are ideal as they have grippy soles. If you need gloves let us know and we can supply them.
  • Tools   ( 4 Articles )

    The main tools we use when trail building are Spades, Mattocks, Wheelbarrows and McLoeds. There's more information on tools at American Trails.

  • Techniques   ( 3 Articles )

    Whether we're repairing an existing trail or building a new one, two key points are armouring the surface of the trail and building in drainage.

    For more information on trail building techniques, see www.imba.com