Lawnmower Safety

These Injuries can be devastating to the hand ...or any part of the body that is involved.

• 22% of injuries involve the hand, fingers or wrist.  25% of which result in amputation

• Lawnmowers should be considered potentially lethal in the hands of children.

• Children under age 6 should be inside when the lawn is being mowed.

• Children under age 12 should not be allowed to go near a power lawnmower and should be at least 16 before using a riding mower.

• Safety training is essential always.