Many parents may be planning to hand over lawn mower duty to their children this summer; however, this routine task can be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken.
"Lawn mowers can be dangerous if not used properly," said AAOS President Jim Beaty, MD. "It is important to follow a few simple safety tips to prevent injuries from occurring."
The ASRM, AAOS, ASPS and AAP offer the following tips to help prevent lawn mower-related injuries.
-- Children should be at least 12 years old before they operate any lawn mower, and at least 16 years old for a ride-on mower............
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