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.