Cogbill Safety Tuesday March 16, 2021
With warmer weather approaching, people will begin to spend more time maintaining their lawns. Though a task that happens daily, lawn care can become a dangerous task if not performed correctly and with caution. Please keep the following in mind when maintaining your lawn this upcoming season.
Before performing lawn care, you should always inspect the area:
Be aware of any children or bystanders in the proximity you will be working
Check for debris the may be hidden within the grass
Check for wasps, snakes, and other animals
Check for holes or any other hidden hazards
When using a lawn mower:
Use caution when mowing on an incline
Do not mow on wet grass, slipping can occur if done
Wear heavy duty gloves when changing mowing blades
Do not do any maintenance or inspections until the mower is tuned off and the engine has had
time to cool
Make sure the transmission is out of gear and the mower blade clutch is disengaged before
starting the engine
Disengage mower blade when on pavement, sidewalks or gravel lanes
When using a weed trimmer:
Face the traffic when trimming near the road
Stay away at least 25ft from parked vehicles in case you pick up debris
Always cut away from yourself to avoid being hit by weeds or debris
Always wear proper PPE:
Safety glasses
Ear protection
Long sleeves and pants
Closed toe shoes