Michael's message comes from someone who learned the hard way that kids and heavy machiner don't mix. And Michael was lucky - he only lost his arms. This worker knows how to play it safe . Also, notice his ear protection. As you probably know, chain saws, lawn mowers, wood splitters and other machines are all very noisy .
Doctors now know that hearing loss starts at a young age .
If you or your parents are around noisy equipment, you should protect your hearing and ask them to protect theirs . These small plugs cost little, and you can still hear others talk while you're wearing them because they block out only the most damaging noise levels. Later, we'll hand out some ear plugs for you to take home. Because your parents are often busy when they're working outside, they might forget where you are. Believe it or not - kids occasionally get run over by unsuspecting parents who simply didn't see them.