Snowblower Safety

Snowblower Safety!

Each year, hundreds of people suffer serious damage to their fingers or hands due to the improper handling of snowblowers. Most commonly, the tips of the fingers need to be amputated, so preventing the injury initially is key. The American Society of Hand Surgeons has developed a list of tips for injury prevention:

If your snowblower clogs:
• Turn it OFF!
• Disengage the clutch.
• Wait five seconds after shutting the machine off to allow the
impeller blades to stop rotating.
• ALWAYS use a stick or broom handle to clear the impacted
snow.
• NEVER put your hand down the chute or around the blades.
• Keep all shields in place. DO NOT REMOVE the safety devices
on the machine.
• Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts.

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