Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3678
Course Name
Lawn Mower Safety
Contact Hours
1.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Susquehanna Safety Solutions
Primary Contact
Jason Hawley
hawleyj77@gmail.com
5704120621 Ext.
Website
Description
Improper use of lawn mowers cause over 80,000 serious injuries every year. The purpose of this class is to instruct employees in the correct procedures to operate push and riding lawn mowers. Lawn mowers are used by most municipal employees including water and wastewater operators as part of normal facility maintenance.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Review of injury statistics
* Discuss common causes of lawn mower injuries
* Review proper operation and maintenance for both push and riding mowers
* Discuss proper lawn mowing techniques
* Discuss common lawn mowing problems encountered by the participants
Target Audience
Certified operators and any municipal employees who use a lawn mower as part of their job assignment.
Training Format
Classroom