How many of us still mow our own lawns? It can be very rewarding and good for our physical fitness if you are walking/pushing the mower! However, Lawn mowers can also be very dangerous. Even when off and stored in the garage, do not let children play on or with mowers. Children need to be supervised and kept away from running lawn mowers. According to Dr. Edwin Harris, pediatric podiatrist, many children have lost toes or even portions of their feet in lawn mower accidents. Dr. Harris even suggests that no one under age 16 operate a power mower and that you don’t let children ride along while you are mowing the lawn.
Pay attention to the area around you and always look behind you and around corners to be sure that no children are hiding/ hidden there before you continue to mow that area.
To read the interview with Dr. Harris and see more CPSC recommendations go to http://www.consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=653402
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