Thursday, April 26, 2007

Health Tip: Precautions While Mowing the Lawn (HealthDay)



HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Playing near lawn mowers is dangerous for
children and adolescents, and adults can get hurt, too, if they don't take
the proper precautions. To prevent lawn mower-related injuries, follow
these safety suggestions from the American Academy of Pediatrics:


Use a mower the comes with safety features, like a control that
prevents the mower from moving forward if the handles are released.
Never let children younger than 16 use a riding mower, and children
younger than 12 use a push mower.
Never allow children to ride on mowers, even with an adult. ...



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