Resources for a safe harvest season and beyond
Ohio BWC services are offered at no cost to employers, helping to ensure that a safer and more productive harvest season is the main priority.
Read MoreMowing is one of many tasks that come with the job for those working in agriculture. Whether you love or hate mowing, it’s a routine summer chore that could potentially have deadly consequences when safety precautions are not followed.
“Every summer we see tragic mowing fatalities, amputations, and other serious injuries in Ohio that could have been prevented,” said Bernie Silkowski, superintendent for the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation’s Division of Safety and Hygiene. “Taking the time to be mindful of simple mowing safety procedures can literally help save lives.”
The hot days of late summer are a great time to review the following tips and resources provided by BWC to make mowing operations safer for yourself and your fellow 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.
Ohio BWC services are offered at no cost to employers, helping to ensure that a safer and more productive harvest season is the main priority.
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