Battling the Green Monster - Mowing Safety Tips
Lawn mower injuries result in a multitude of injuries that include everything from deep cuts or lacerations, loss of fingers and toes, puncture wounds, broken and dislocated bones, burns, and severe eye injuries. Many of these injuries can be quite serious in nature. Anyone using a mower or who is in the vicinity of a mower while it is in operation can be susceptible to injury.
Mowing Safety Tips
1.) Use mowers that have all safety features intact that will shut down the mower if there is a loss of control.
2.) Never disconnect safety features. They are designed to protect you even if they can be annoying at times.
3.) Always supervise younger children when they are using a mower. Make sure they are capable of handling the equipment and know how to safely operate it.
4.) Always wear sturdy shoes or boots when mowing. Never wear flip-flops, sandals, or tennis shoes (sneakers).
5.) Pick up any objects that could cause injuries if struck by your mowing equipment. Rocks, wire, stones and numerous other objects can become airborne projectiles that can lead to serious injuries.
6.) Always wear protective eyewear
. Even plain old dirt in the eye can cause a serious bacterial infection. Eyes that are left unprotected are vulnerable to rocks and flying debris that could cause anything from a scratched cornea to a complete loss of your eyesight.
7.) Whenever mowing, make sure others in the area are located a safe distance away.
8.) Always start and refuel mowers outdoors and never indoors in a shed or garage.
9.) Always allow the engine to cool down before refueling your mower.
10.) Never ever work on or make adjustments to mowing equipment when it is running. Make sure it is shut off and remove the spark plug wire or disconnect the battery before attempting any type of repair.
Practice a little mowing safety and you will survive the battle with the “green monster”!
Staying above the grass line!
Riverwalker
Mowing Safety Tips
1.) Use mowers that have all safety features intact that will shut down the mower if there is a loss of control.
2.) Never disconnect safety features. They are designed to protect you even if they can be annoying at times.
3.) Always supervise younger children when they are using a mower. Make sure they are capable of handling the equipment and know how to safely operate it.
4.) Always wear sturdy shoes or boots when mowing. Never wear flip-flops, sandals, or tennis shoes (sneakers).
5.) Pick up any objects that could cause injuries if struck by your mowing equipment. Rocks, wire, stones and numerous other objects can become airborne projectiles that can lead to serious injuries.
6.) Always wear protective eyewear
. Even plain old dirt in the eye can cause a serious bacterial infection. Eyes that are left unprotected are vulnerable to rocks and flying debris that could cause anything from a scratched cornea to a complete loss of your eyesight. 7.) Whenever mowing, make sure others in the area are located a safe distance away.
8.) Always start and refuel mowers outdoors and never indoors in a shed or garage.
9.) Always allow the engine to cool down before refueling your mower.
10.) Never ever work on or make adjustments to mowing equipment when it is running. Make sure it is shut off and remove the spark plug wire or disconnect the battery before attempting any type of repair.
Practice a little mowing safety and you will survive the battle with the “green monster”!
Staying above the grass line!
Riverwalker
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