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Utilize Proper Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Lawn Mower Accident Makes the News

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Ensure that all employees are provided with and utilize appropriate safety equipment for their tasks. This includes not only ROPS and seatbelts for seated tractors but also personal protective equipment such as protective eyewear and hearing protection. Additionally, select equipment that is designed with enhanced safety features, such as those with a lower center of gravity, doubled wheelbases, or articulated units, as these designs inherently help prevent accidents by improving stability.

Goal: Minimize injury risk by using equipment with advanced safety features and providing essential PPE to all operators.

Tools and materials

  • Articulated lawnmower Ventrac — Enhancing maneuverability and stability on uneven ground
  • Hearing Protection — Protecting ears from loud engine noise
  • Lawnmower with doubled wheelbase Ventrac — Improving stability and reducing rollover risk
  • Protective Eyewear — Protecting eyes from debris