Mowing "Accidents"

[Manny]

I personally think that if you do not know how to use something you should leave it alone until you figure it out, don't try to use a tool that you are unfamiliar with, especially if it is mechanical.

It's not always about not know how to use the tool, it's about knowing how to use your brain! All it takes is using your common sense!

 

[lizard]

People need to be trained to use a lawn mower as they can do serious damage to your body in a split second.
Treat machinery with respect or you will suffer dire consequences.

 

[macky]

I would say presence of mind is it. Safety and Training Coordinators in companies are tasked to remind employees about presence of mind.

They also teach presence of mind in the military. They literally memorize things like, always put your gun on safety with or without ammo. I asked a captain why. He said, sometimes you think your gun has no ammo. But then sometimes you're wrong and you find out too late.

So, going back to mowers, sometimes you think the blade isn't turning. But then sometimes you're wrong and you find out too late.

 

[RobertBrown]

I have never had an accident while mowing. I find that the riding mower or tractor is more dangerous that the push mower. Keep in mind that it's very flat where I live so it's more of a one dimensional threat.
I find that when I'm pulling the mower up an incline towards myself, I am reminded of how dangerous that particular technique is, especially if the slope is in any way slippery, as you are pulling the mower right towards towards your foot.
I have a small slope because I have a pond. Mowing perpendiclar to the slope leaves the oil on one side of the crankcase. I've since decided to landscape that portion of the yard so as to eliminate the need and also the risk.

 

[SeniorCitizen]

I have never had an accident while mowing. I find that the riding mower or tractor is more dangerous that the push mower. Keep in mind that it's very flat where I live so it's more of a one dimensional threat.
I find that when I'm pulling the mower up an incline towards myself, I am reminded of how dangerous that particular technique is, especially if the slope is in any way slippery, as you are pulling the mower right towards towards your foot.
I have a small slope because I have a pond. Mowing perpendiclar to the slope leaves the oil on one side of the crankcase. I've since decided to landscape that portion of the yard so as to eliminate the need and also the risk.

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What in the world are you trying to do? OH, I know. Put the ER out of business in the mowing accident category.:laughing::laughing: If everyone had your attitude that may very well work.

You get an A+ on these three rules:

1) Safety knowledge

2) Safety skill

3) Proper safety attitude