Proper care, maintenance and use of your lawnmower can help reduce your risk of injury.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these suggestions:
- Maintain your lawnmower and keep its blades sharp.
- Service your mower before the first use each season.
- Always turn off the motor when you inspect or repair your mower.
- To remove debris from beneath the mower, use the handle of a broom or a stick. Never do this while the mower is running.
- Keep all safety devices or shields on the mower.
- Always turn off the mower before you walk away from it.
- To prevent the possibility of burning your skin, never touch the engine cowling, which can become very hot.
Health Tip: Stay Safe on a Boat
If you're one of the 70 million Americans who enjoy boating, the U.S. Coast Guard offers these safety suggestions:
- You and your passengers should wear well-fitted life jackets at all times.
- Avoid drinking alcohol, which is a factor in about 1 in 5 boating deaths.
- Take a prep course in boating safety.
- Have your boat inspected regularly.
- Make sure the boat is properly vented to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Install carbon monoxide detectors in living and sleeping areas.
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