Task · part of 1. Hazards, and the health problems gardening causes
1(a). The most likely hazards, and what to do about them
Required
Anticipate, help prevent, mitigate and respond: the four verbs this site sees on every badge that has a hazards requirement. Tools, chemicals, lifting, sun and stooping are where gardening's live.
Where this step comes from
- Gardening Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 1(a)