Problem of gravel on concrete
BE aware of where concrete meets a track, said Mr Chesterton, as gravel or other material being pushed on top of concrete can cause serious sole penetration injuries.
As an example, a farm simply solved the problem of gravel ending up on top of concrete by standing a wooden board at the end of the concrete, to stop the gravel moving up and off the track.
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