Field Practical Guide - Gravel Bed Installation

Personal Protection Equipment required:
 
● Ear Plugs
● Safety Glasses
● Gloves
● Work Boots 

Equipment & Tools needed:
● Wheelbarrow
● Mini Skid Steer
● Shovel
● Grading Rake
● Utility Knife

Materials needed:  
● Gravel
● Landscape Fabric
● Sod Staples

Pre-Training Session Preparation:

● Select location for training.
● Schedule training session with student(s).
● Make sure everyone participating has the Personal Protection Equipment.
● Collect and have ready the needed equipment and materials. 

Step 1: Demonstrate 
● Review safety considerations, including utility markings.
● Demonstrate proper preparation of area.
● Demonstrate proper landscape fabric installation.
● Demonstrate proper installation of gravel.
● Demonstrate clean up.

Step 2: Observe:
● Have the student demonstrate proper technique for applying grass seed and straw.

Step 3: Re-Demonstrate:
● Point out what the student did correctly.
● Demonstrate what the student should improve upon.