May 2007

Lawnmower Safety
Lawn mower injuries are the leading cause of traumatic amputations in children. Never allow children to mow the lawn or ride on a lawn mower. Children under twelve years of age should not operate a push mower and children under sixteen years of age should not operate a riding mower.

Keep Children Inside
Make sure the yard is free of loose objects, like rocks, that can project out of the mower. Objects ejected from a lawn mower can travel up to 200 miles per hour, so keep children inside while mowing the lawn.

Keep A Record
Ask you local health department about free immunizations.
Remember the Four "N's"
NO bare feet,
NO one in the yard,
NO riders, and
NO child drivers.

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