Expert offers homeowners safety advice for yard equipment care to prevent injuries
May 06, 2024
May 06, 2024
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Most equipment used in lawn care and landscaping is simple and straightforward to use. However, if it is not operated carefully, it has the potential for accidents and injuries.
"Proper lawn equipment safety is not just about protecting yourself, but also those around you," said Mike Goatley, a professor in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences and a Virginia Cooperative Extension . . .
Most equipment used in lawn care and landscaping is simple and straightforward to use. However, if it is not operated carefully, it has the potential for accidents and injuries.
"Proper lawn equipment safety is not just about protecting yourself, but also those around you," said Mike Goatley, a professor in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences and a Virginia Cooperative Extension . . .