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Properly maintaining and operating lawnmowers
Objective
• To instruct employees on how to safely maintain and operate a lawn mower to prevent incidents
SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.
Background
• U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission
• Each year:
• 800 children are run over by riding mowers or small tractors
• 20,000 people are injured
• 75 people are killed
• One in five deaths involves a child
SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.
Background
• Amputee Coalition of America
• More than 600 children undergo mower-related amputations each year
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Proper maintenance
• Make sure the motor is off before inspecting or repairing the mower
• Use a stick or broom handle to remove/clean debris
• Do your best not to use your hands or feet
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Proper maintenance
• Read the operator manual
• Follow the recommended routine maintenance schedule and technical specifications
• Keep a record of routine maintenance
• Reminder of when it was last completed and when the next is due
• Properly store the lawnmower
SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.
Proper maintenance
• Make sure the mower has the correct regular oil fuel filter, and oil filter
• Most mowers need an oil change after 25 hours of use
• Check the manual for this mower
• ONLY use approved fuel containers
• Must be clearly labeled
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Before use
• Walk around the mower to check for any leaks, missing parts, and/or guards
• Check the surrounds
• Safety concerns
• Possible trip hazards
• Make sure you have adequate training to operate this mower
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Safe operation
• Do not remove safety devices, shields, or guards on switches
• Add fuel BEFORE starting the engine, not when it is running or when hot
• Never leave a mower unattended when it is running
• If you walk away, shut it off
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Safe operation
• Wear sturdy shoes with non-slip soles
• Never mow barefoot or when wearing any type of open-toed shoes or heels
• Be aware that flying debris can travel at more than 100 mph
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Safe operation
• Wear the proper PPE
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Protect eyes from flying debris or splashing fuel
• Gloves
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Safe operation
• Wear the proper PPE
• Ear plugs
• The noise level from a typical gas-powered mower is 85-90 dB
• Reflective safety vest
• Always wear when operating a mower near mobile vehicles
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Safe operation
• Long pants are recommended when mowing
• Don’t mow over gravel, stones, or other hard objects
• If anyone comes near the mower, turn it off
• Never allow anyone to ride with you on the mower
SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.
Review
• DO check your mower before use
• DO keep up with routine and scheduled maintenance
• DO wear the proper PPE at all times while mowing
• DO pay attention to your surrounds
• DO get the proper training
SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.
Review
• DON’T leave your mower running while unattended
• DON’T drink alcohol while on the job
• DON’T remove any safety guards
• DON’T fuel while the engine is hot
• DON’T allow others to ride with you on the mower
SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.
Safety quote
“Know safety, no injury.
No safety, know injury.”
~Author Unknown
SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.