Depending on how you view mowing the lawn it can be an enjoyable chore or something you rush to get done so you can relax on the couch. But, however, you view this task it is important to know that there can be dangers that arise while mowing your lawn. Roughly 90,000 adults and children visit the emergency room each year due to mowing related accidents, and we want that number to decrease as much as possible in the years to come.
Here are a few tips to help you stay safe while mowing your lawn in Lima, Ohio:
- Check your lawn before you start mowing.
- Look over your equipment.
- Make sure you are wearing the right attire.
- Have your children and pets inside if at all possible while mowing.
Check your lawn before you start mowing.
Doing a quick walkthrough of your property before you start mowing can help you remove things such as rocks, toys, branches, debris, and other things that may have fallen into your yard.
Look over your equipment.
Checking over your equipment before you get to work you want to make sure it has enough fuel and isn’t making any strange noises before you start mowing. Doing so will help you determine any new problems if strange things and noises start happening with your mower after you get it into your yard.
Make sure you are wearing the right attire.
Just because you’ve seen others mowing with shorts, no t-shirt, and no protective eye or ear gear does not mean that is the right thing to do. Mowing may seem harmless and for the most part, it is, but accidents do happen. In order to make sure that you are protected, it is recommended that you do wear the right clothing to protect your body from flying debris such as jeans, a t-shirt, and a hat. Also, wearing eye gear and earplugs will help protect from debris and loud noises that could affect your hearing.
Have your children and pets inside if at all possible while mowing.
If at all possible, please have your children and pets indoors while mowing. Even though it may look fun, having your child or pet ride or tag along while mowing the lawn is not safe and may result in a terrible accident. Due to the loud sounds from the mower and cars passing by it is difficult to hear the screams from either your child or pet. Best practice is to always have either of the two supervised inside with a trusted adult in order to stay safe while you are mowing the lawn.
If you find yourself in need of parts or service for your lawn mower, we have you covered. For the DIYer, we can have most parts in stock within 2-5 business days at our shop in Lima, Ohio. If you need us to change tires for you, we’d be happy to help! Visit our Service and Repair page to learn more!
