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The tip sheet, from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic... Children should never ride alongside adults as passengers on ride-on mowers, and should remain at a safe distance when adults mow the lawn. SATURDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) -- A coalition of several major American health organizations has issued a cautionary advisory in an attempt to draw attention to the specific risks posed to children by lawn mower use. The experts also advise that when purchasing a lawn mower, look for machines that have a forward control mechanism that stops the machine from moving if the handle is released. Children younger than 12 should not operate any type of lawn mower. Sturdy shoes are the optimal footwear for everyone nearby when the lawn mower is operational, never sandals.

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The tip sheet, from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic... Children should never ride alongside adults as passengers on ride-on mowers, and should remain at a safe distance when adults mow the lawn. SATURDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) -- A coalition of several major American health organizations has issued a cautionary advisory in an attempt to draw attention to the specific risks posed to children by lawn mower use. The experts also advise that when purchasing a lawn mower, look for machines that have a forward control mechanism that stops the machine from moving if the handle is released. Children younger than 12 should not operate any type of lawn mower. Sturdy shoes are the optimal footwear for everyone nearby when the lawn mower is operational, never sandals....

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Craignish property hit by thieves

Their ride-on lawn mower was stolen. RACHAEL Hickey thought raising her children on rural land would keep them safe but last weekend her sense of security

Fraser Coast Chronicle on Jun 15, 2010

Lawn Mowers a Real Safety Hazard for Kids

Children younger than 12 should not operate any type of lawn mower. And the minimum age for using a ride-on mower should be 16. Children should never ride

BusinessWeek on Jun 12, 2010

Before kids take to used tractor, review safety tips

For example, the groups recommend that children be at least 12 years old before they operate any kind of lawn mower, and at least 16 if it is the ride-on

MachineFinder on Jun 15, 2010

Children And Lawn Mowers, A Dangerous Combination

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. Children should never be

PR Web (press release) on Jun 08, 2010

Don does it! Ride-on mower speed record chopped

Project Runningblade has set a land speed record for lawn-mowers even though it wasn't quite the target of 100mph (160km/h). Wales set his first record on

Motoring on May 24, 2010

Injury prevention and control for children and youth

Limb amputations are frequently reported.11 About 15 children are killed each year by ride-on lawn mowers and garden tractors. ... Creator: Mark D. Widome, American Academy of Pediatrics. ... | Medical - 1997 | 468 p. | Publisher: Amer Academy of Pediatrics

The First-Time Garden Specialist, Essential Practical and Inspirational Information for First-Time Gardeners to Create Beautiful Gardens

Ride-on mowers Only practical for large lawns; there are two main types: • Cylinder machines with a trailing seat and petrol powered. ... Creator: David Squire, G Bridgewater | Gardening - 2008 | 80 p. | Publisher: New Holland Pub Ltd

The organic lawn care manual, a natural, low-maintenance system for a beautiful, safe lawn

Mulching is a requisite in a natural lawn system, bagging is a nice option up to a ... Ride-on Mower More and more popular, ride-on mowers come in numerous ... Creator: Paul Boardway Tukey | Gardening - 2007 | 271 p. | Publisher: Storey Publishing