• Be Aware
    • Hazards
      • Earthquake
      • Extreme Cold
      • Extreme Heat
      • Household Fire Dangers
      • Flooding
        • Turn Around – Don’t Drown
      • Hazardous Spills
      • High Winds
      • Ice Storm
      • Lightning
      • Power Outages
        • Generator Safety
        • Carbon Monoxide Dangers
      • Severe Storms & Thunderstorms
      • Tornado
    • Radio Lexington
    • Get Involved
      • CERT
    • CSEPP
      • History of CSEPP
      • CSEPP in Kentucky
      • Blue Grass Army Depot
      • Chemical Agent Disposal
      • CSEPP in Fayette County
      • Zones
    • Get the BeReady Phone App
    • NOAA Weather Radio
    • Outdoor Warning Sirens
      • Siren FAQ
    • How to Be Prepared for Emergencies – American Sign Language
  • Make a Plan
    • Planning for AFN/Disability Groups
    • Equine Preparedness Plans
    • Farm Preparedness
    • Pet Preparedness Plans
    • Senior Preparedness Plans
    • Hazard Mitigation Plan
    • Shelter in Place Plans
    • Special Events-How to get a permit
    • Travel Plans
    • Utility Shutoff Plans
    • Ready Kat
  • Build a Kit
    • Your financial emergency kit
    • Vehicle Emergency Kits
    • Emergency Kits
    • Home Emergency Kits
    • Pet Emergency Kits
  • About Us
    • What We Do
    • Who We Are
    • Forms
    • Newsletters
    • Emergency Operations Center
    • Contact Us
    • Training
    • Library
  • en English
    en Englishes Spanishar Arabicfr Frenchhi Hindija Japanesekm Khmerko Koreanne Nepalipt Portugueseru Russiansw Swahili
en English
en Englishes Spanishar Arabicfr Frenchhi Hindija Japanesekm Khmerko Koreanne Nepalipt Portugueseru Russiansw Swahili
Be Ready Lexington
  • Be Aware
    • Hazards
      • Earthquake
      • Extreme Cold
      • Extreme Heat
      • Household Fire Dangers
      • Flooding
        • Turn Around – Don’t Drown
      • Hazardous Spills
      • High Winds
      • Ice Storm
      • Lightning
      • Power Outages
        • Generator Safety
        • Carbon Monoxide Dangers
      • Severe Storms & Thunderstorms
      • Tornado
    • Radio Lexington
    • Get Involved
      • CERT
    • CSEPP
      • History of CSEPP
      • CSEPP in Kentucky
      • Blue Grass Army Depot
      • Chemical Agent Disposal
      • CSEPP in Fayette County
      • Zones
    • Get the BeReady Phone App
    • NOAA Weather Radio
    • Outdoor Warning Sirens
      • Siren FAQ
    • How to Be Prepared for Emergencies – American Sign Language
  • Make a Plan
    • Planning for AFN/Disability Groups
    • Equine Preparedness Plans
    • Farm Preparedness
    • Pet Preparedness Plans
    • Senior Preparedness Plans
    • Hazard Mitigation Plan
    • Shelter in Place Plans
    • Special Events-How to get a permit
    • Travel Plans
    • Utility Shutoff Plans
    • Ready Kat
  • Build a Kit
    • Your financial emergency kit
    • Vehicle Emergency Kits
    • Emergency Kits
    • Home Emergency Kits
    • Pet Emergency Kits
  • About Us
    • What We Do
    • Who We Are
    • Forms
    • Newsletters
    • Emergency Operations Center
    • Contact Us
    • Training
    • Library
  • Facebook

  • Twitter

  • YouTube

  • RSS

Information

Lawn Mowing Safety

Lawn Mowing Safety
DEM Blogger
May 23, 2018

Mowing the lawn can be one of the most dangerous activities you do this summer. It is important to know how to be safe when operating these powerful machines. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 20,000 people are injured each year from a lawn mowing accident. The most common injuries include those from projectiles, burns, falls, and even a loss of a limb.

Here are some tips for you to be safe when mowing the lawn:

  • Do a walk through of your lawn before mowing and pick up toys or large debris that could get caught in the blades of your lawn mower.
  • Wear appropriate footwear and long pants.
  • Do not attempt to mow the lawn if grass is wet. Wet grass can get caught and clog up the blades in your lawn mower.
  • Check your machine for damaging parts before mowing and make sure there is fuel in the tank. Only refuel OUTSIDE.
  • Mow parallel rather than up and down a hill.
  • Keep children and pets indoors while mowing the lawn to prevent the risk of injury.

Consumer Reports has the full list in more details.

Children and pets are at the highest risk of danger when using lawn mowers. Every year, around 800 children are run over by a lawn mower and of those 800, 600 of these accidents involve an amputation. Before you mow, make sure your children and pets are indoors and never let your child ride passenger if you are using a riding mower. Children under the age of 12 should not be operating a walk behind lawn mower and children under the age of 16 should not be operating a riding lawn mower . Be wary of this when kids and teens offer to mow your lawn this summer.

Be safe this summer and know safe mowing habits to keep you and your family safe.

Information from Consumer Reports and the Amputee Coalition were used for this blog post.

 

Related ItemsFeatured
Information
May 23, 2018
DEM Blogger

Related ItemsFeatured

More in Information

Wind advisory in effect for Wednesday

John BobelJanuary 25, 2023
Read More

Take a Minute to Know About Utility Shutoffs in Your Home

John BobelDecember 27, 2022
Read More

Kentucky Transportation Officials Urge Residents to Stay off the Roads

John BobelDecember 23, 2022
Read More
MIssing Person

Missing Person Alert for Lexington Woman

John BobelDecember 23, 2022
Read More
Scroll for more
Tap

Copyright © 2018.

Be Ready for Slick Roads When Rain Comes
Special Weather Statement for Friday, June 29