- Power Take Off
- Roll Over Protection System
- Deadman Switch
Since most newer model mowers now have optional equipment that catches cut material, it is less important than it once was for operators to be aware of thrown object hazards. However, many mowers without the optional equipment are still in use. This makes it necessary for all operators to be aware of and control for these hazards.
Guidelines for avoiding these hazards include:
Operators should walk
areas where grass and weeds are high enough to hide debris that could be struck and
thrown. The area should be closely inspected before mowing and these objects collected.
Areas with high grass
and weeds should be mowed to an intermediate height, inspected a second time, then mowed
again to the desired height.
To avoid hitting people
and animals, operators should estimate how far and in what direction objects may be
thrown.
Equipment shields must
remain in place and not be removed. The shields help prevent objects from being thrown.
Operators must recognize the throwing capabilities of the equipment being used and follow all guidelines to ensure safety of the people, animals, equipment, and the operator.
