e who receive treatment firearms injuries on an annual basis.

'There is no reason anyone under 12 should ever be injured by a lawn mower. If we would keep the kids off the lawn when mowing and off the riding mowers we could greatly reduce the number of injuries each year. These are machines with sharp blades spinning at 160 miles per hour just inches away from our feet and hands. Everyone needs to respect the dangers and use common sense,' said David Bishai, senior author of the study.

The authors recommend wearing of protective devices such as goggles, close-toed shoes with gripped soles and long pants to prevent such injuries. It is also a good practice to clean the yard of debris before mowing. Children should be kept away from the yard during mowing. People suffering from chest pain, back pain, joint pain can appoint somebody else to get the job done.

Use of protective gloves, more specifically while servicing mower or changing blades is recommended. As most of the injuries happen while lifting the mower, it is advisable to get help regarding the same, if necessary. A mower should be used only in good weather conditions and should be avoided in high heat.

Riding the mower should not be done on steep hills or embankments. Passengers should not be towed behind the mower and children below 16 years of age should be restricted from riding mowers. Last but not the least, mowers must be stored in a area in area with minimal traffic which is not accessible to children


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