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18 - Mowing and Trimming Safety

Don’t Get Caught in Moving Parts

Observe these precautions to prevent being caught in the equip-

ment’s moving parts.

1. Keep both hands and feet on the equipment at all times

(if applicable).

Never reach around or beneath a running mower or trimmer.

2. Never use a mower or trimmer without all shields and

guards in place.

Shields and guards protect you from being caught in moving

parts and should always be in place and undamaged when oper-

ating mowers and trimmers.

3. Never add blades or chains not recommended by the

manufacturer.

A blade or chain not specically designed for the equipment can

seriously injure or kill you. Refer to the operator’s manual for

recommended attachments.

Avoid Being Caught

in Moving Parts

Keep hands and feet on

equipment at all times.

YES

Do not mow with hands

and/or feet o equipment

Lesson 4

Objectives

1. Recognize safe operating proce-

dures to avoid being caught in

moving parts.

2. Identify hazards associated with

equipment parts.

Summary of OSHA Accident Inspection 104395389

An employee was operating a walk behind mower in a ditch. The

blade’s rear guard was bent up at the bottom, leaving a 2-inch

section exposed. The employee was backing the mower out of

the ditch when he was struck in the right eye with a piece of glass.

Never operate a mower or trimmer with a damaged

guard. Always wear eye protection.

Accident Report

Operator’s Eye Cut by Flying Glass

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