Mowing Safety Wayne County Ohio Statistics Each year 87000 Americans are injured while mowing the lawn 10000 children 2300 seriously Preparation Pick up objects in lawn before mowing Mowers can throw objects greater than 200 mph ID: 761695
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Mowing Safety Wayne County, Ohio
Statistics Each year 87,000 Americans are injured while mowing the lawn 10,000 children – 2,300 seriously
Preparation Pick up objects in lawn before mowing Mowers can throw objects greater than 200 mph Objects become missiles
Preparation (continued) Handle fuel with care Never fuel mower while engine is running. If you run out of gas, let engine cool before fueling Absolutely no smoking while fueling mower
Personal Protective Equipment Wear close fitting clothes Wear closed toe leather shoes or work boots NEVER go barefoot or wear toeless shoes such as sandals or flip-flops Safety glasses are recommended
Mower Operation Keep children away Never mow wet grass Increases chances of operator slipping under mower deck Clogs mower, increasing risk of injury while cleaning Causes uneven cuts
Mower operation (continued) Always shut off engine before unclogging discharge chute If tilting the mower is necessary, make sure engine is cool and gas lid on mower is tightened Tilt the mower that the gas tank is tilted away from the engine
Mower Operation (continued) Mow across inclines to avoid slipping under mower deck. If using a riding mower, mow up and down the incline. Never leave a running mower unattended Disconnect spark plug before working on mower Never point shoot into the street, at pedestrians, or passing cars.
Mower Operation (continued) When moving between mowing locations, turn mower off while travelling over pavement, sidewalks, landscaping, or gravel. ALWAYS BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND WHERE THE DISCHARGE IS POINTED.