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. Workers, including youngsters, exposed to the strong rays of the sun need to be protected. Skin cancer is much easier to prevent than to treat or cure.