Cool down and stay safe during Ohio’s hot summer
Here are a few tips from Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation that may help prevent heat stress.
Read MoreThe following tips and resources can help make lawn mower operations safer for yourself and your workers.
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Mowing the grass is a task so common most don’t give it a second thought. Unfortunately, it presents significant hazards that can lead to serious injury, even death. These accidents are more common than you may think.
We have seen two serious injuries in Ohio recently. Earlier this month, a zero-turn riding lawn mower flipped, killing a 59-year-old county groundskeeper. In April, a 47-year-old school custodian was hospitalized after he lost control of a zero-turn mower and fell over an embankment into a canal.
Each of these incidents is a chilling reminder of the hazards that come with an activity so many of us find routine. As mowing season is in full swing, remember that employers are responsible for providing workers with proper training, safe equipment and the necessary personal protective equipment before they can operate any lawn mower.
The following tips and resources can help make lawn mower operations safer for yourself and your workers.
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in injury or death. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
Find other important mowing tips regarding tire traction, making turns, and hazards in BWC’s mowing safety bulletin. Visit bwc.ohio.gov for additional information about keeping your workers safe this summer.
Here are a few tips from Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation that may help prevent heat stress.
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Read MoreThe following tips and resources can help make lawn mower operations safer for yourself and your workers.
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