The lawnmowers are coming out of hibernation for the spring and summer grass cutting season, and you need to be careful. More than 60,000 people in the United States are injured each year because of mowers, according to the National Safety Council.
Mowers can tip over.
They throw things that can hit people. You can even get burned on a hot muffler. With proper maintenance and safe operation, these injuries can be eliminated, according to Charles Privette III, Clemson Extension associate for farm safety. Wearing proper personal protection equipment is a good way to start. Always use safety glasses or goggles.