Outdoor & Equipment Safety · 2–5 min toolbox talk
Safe Use of Electric Mulchers
A safety talk covering feed control, blade hazards, and preventing clogs when using electric mulchers.
Use this printed script for your tailgate or toolbox talk. Read through the hazards, script, and questions with your crew.
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“Safe Use of Electric Mulchers”
Key Hazards
- Contact with fast-spinning blades
- Clogs causing sudden kickback
- Flying chips during mulching
2–3 Minute Talk Script
Safe use of electric mulchers is essential for homeowners, landscapers, and property crews. Mulchers require careful feeding to avoid jams.
Workers should never push material down the chute with hands or tools.
Different materials—dry leaves, wet branches, twigs—mulch differently; wet materials clog more easily.
Standing to the side of the chute reduces exposure to flying debris.
Safety Reminders
- Never reach into chutes.
- Feed small amounts gradually.
- Stand to the side of discharge.
- Disconnect power before clearing clogs.
Ask the Crew
- Is the material too wet for safe mulching?
- Do we need slower feed with today’s debris?