Mike Dobbins of Meadow Landscapes comments on their investment in battery powered grounds maintenance equipment.
“Keeping our operatives safe at work is priority for our grounds maintenance company and reducing the risk of HAVS is a particular focus for us. There is much evidence which states that battery powered equipment causes less vibration for the operator compared to traditional, petrol driven equivalents. In addition, the battery operated equipment offers good protection against other health risks such as daily fume inhalation.
Another benefit to using battery-operated tools is the environmental impact. They are more sustainable; they have a very low carbon, volatile organic compound and dangerous fine partial matter output making for a much greener pollution footprint. There is no reliance on fossil fuel so there are no carbon emissions, and are not as noisy (a particular benefit when working in residential areas).
