The green grass of spring and summer brings with it the chore of mowing. Safety needs to be a top concern, especially when young people in the family are assigned the task. Anyone who is new to the job of using a powered lawnmower should know about the hazards of operation and maintenance, and the responsibilities of safe operation, Maher says. Give the lawnmower a safety check, too. Finally, give the lawn a check.
Hazards can lurk in the unmown grass.
No matter who does the mowing, they need to dress safely, Maher says. Sturdy shoes are always a necessity. Leather shoes can reduce the degree of injury if a foot were to slip into the blade. Mowing the lawn while barefoot is a sure invitation to disaster. Long pants may deflect any objects flying out from under the mower deck.