Mower Safety begins with the Operator!

TMLIRP Mower Safety2 The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported there are more than 60,000 injuries are treated by hospital emergency rooms each year because of unsafe operation of power lawn mowers. Mower Safety

TMLIRP Mower Safety3 Mower Safety Discussion Points: Loading and unloading The Operator The Work Area The Equipment Storage Proper instruction through the use of effective operator training is key to the successful and safe operation of lawn mowing equipment.

TMLIRP Mower Safety4 Loading & Unloading Mower Safety

TMLIRP Mower Safety5 Loading & Unloading Mower Safety Follow the Manufacturer’s Guide! * Insure the area is clear. * All personnel are aware of the transition on or off the trailer and are clear of roll and possible rollover area’s.

TMLIRP Mower Safety6 Loading & Unloading Mower Safety

TMLIRP Mower Safety7 The Operator Mower Safety

TMLIRP Mower Safety8 Personal Protection Equipment: Dress for the job! Checklist: Close-fitting clothes/long pants and sleeves Hearing protection Eye protection Work boots (steel toed) with traction Heavy gloves (when handling blades) Sunscreen and skin barrier cream General 'Operator' safety guidelines: Mower Safety

TMLIRP Mower Safety9 The Work Area Mower Safety

TMLIRP Mower Safety10 Mower Safety Check your work area.

TMLIRP Mower Safety11 Inspect your work area for nature's hazards. Mower Safety While inspecting your work area for debris, be on the lookout for bees, fire ants, poison ivy and poison oak. Poison Ivy Poison Oak Insect hazards

TMLIRP Mower Safety12 The Equipment Mower Safety

TMLIRP Mower Safety13 Know your machine. Use the Operator's Manual and read the warning labels and check to insure safety features are functioning properly. Mower Safety General mower operational safety guidelines:

TMLIRP Mower Safety14 Mower Safety Know the warning signs:

TMLIRP Mower Safety15 Use extra caution when mowing a slope. Use a R.O.P.S. where needed such as slopes, uneven ground, hilly and water areas. Wear your seatbelt with a R.O.P.S. Mower Safety Roll Over Protection System: (R.O.P.S.) Roll Over Protection System (R.O.P.S.)

TMLIRP Mower Safety16 Use the operator's manual: Your operator's manual will detail specific daily clean-up and maintenance tasks. Before Refueling: Stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Mower Safety

TMLIRP Mower Safety17 Follow manufacture’s owner's manual Short-term or long-term storage procedures Fluids Repairs / Maintenance Mower Safety

Mower Safety begins with the Operator and ends with a job well done!