Summer is when lawnmowers come out weekly. It is also the time of the year when there are serious accidents to kids because of lawnmowers. In 2007, according to the Consumer Product safety Commission 210,000 people - 16,200 of the children - were treated in doctors' offices, clinics and emergency rooms for lawnmower-related accidents. The tragedy is that most of these accidents to children could have been prevented if the adults operating the machines had been more careful or just used common sense procedures.
Many of the new lawnmowers certain safety features, but still won't help if a child runs in front of the mower, or while sitting in front of an adult on a riding mower, falls off and gets his foot caught in the blade. Here are some safety precautions:
- Keep children out of the lawn area while mowing
- If a child enters that area TURN off the machine immediately
- Learn how to turn off the machine quickly and always leave all the safety features-guards, shields, deflectors and warning decals-on the mower
- Clear the mowing areas of small rocks and twigs before mowing as these can become dangerous projectiles with a moving mower and can easily pierce the eye or cause disfigurement if they hit the face
- Never carry a child on a riding mower. It may seem like fun but consider the mower a dangerous machine and make it off limits to children
- Never allow children to operate the machine and only mature teens with adult supervision should operate a lawnmower
- Do not mow in reverse and always look behind you to make sure there is no child there
- Be careful when approaching blind corners, shrubs and trees, they could block your view of a child
- Wear sturdy shoes to prevent slipping and protective gear
Doyle Chiropractic Clinic serves the communities of Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, and Lake Forest Park. Drs David Arthur and Suzie Shay have a combined 30 years of experience treating injuries related to car accidents, work, sports and Pediatrics. Please visit our website, www.bothellfamilychiropractic.com and our Facebook page facebook/doylechiropracticclinic
Phone# 425-485-7507
Many of the new lawnmowers certain safety features, but still won't help if a child runs in front of the mower, or while sitting in front of an adult on a riding mower, falls off and gets his foot caught in the blade. Here are some safety precautions:
- Keep children out of the lawn area while mowing
- If a child enters that area TURN off the machine immediately
- Learn how to turn off the machine quickly and always leave all the safety features-guards, shields, deflectors and warning decals-on the mower
- Clear the mowing areas of small rocks and twigs before mowing as these can become dangerous projectiles with a moving mower and can easily pierce the eye or cause disfigurement if they hit the face
- Never carry a child on a riding mower. It may seem like fun but consider the mower a dangerous machine and make it off limits to children
- Never allow children to operate the machine and only mature teens with adult supervision should operate a lawnmower
- Do not mow in reverse and always look behind you to make sure there is no child there
- Be careful when approaching blind corners, shrubs and trees, they could block your view of a child
- Wear sturdy shoes to prevent slipping and protective gear
Doyle Chiropractic Clinic serves the communities of Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, and Lake Forest Park. Drs David Arthur and Suzie Shay have a combined 30 years of experience treating injuries related to car accidents, work, sports and Pediatrics. Please visit our website, www.bothellfamilychiropractic.com and our Facebook page facebook/doylechiropracticclinic
Phone# 425-485-7507
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