Dangers of Lawn Mowers

On June 30, 2008, TODAY’s Natalie Morales tells one family’s tragic story that shows the dangers of lawn mowers and gives tips on how to avoid the hazards.

Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man has provided a link to the video of this first Today Show segment "Lawn Mower Safety" of the series "Today Investigates Summer Hazards" http://video.aol.com/video-detail/the-dangers-of-lawn-mowers/2149093282 for your educational convenience and yard safety awareness.

There can be tragic consequences when operating outdoor power equipment, especially with children in the yard - be careful and think yard safety! These accidents are frequent. Children should be taught to never play with the lawn mower. Children should be in the house when outdoor power equipment is in operation. Children should not be given a ride on a riding lawn mower.

Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man has witnessed several people giving children a ride on a riding lawn mower. I have stopped my car and approached operators of the riding mower to rescue the children from experiencing a severe yard accident. The riding lawn mower is not an amusement ride. It is an outdoor power equipment yard tool. In addition, it is amazing the number of people that I meet who take great risk in operating outdoor power equipment in violation of owner manual recommendations and industry best practices. Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man is here today so that yard accidents go away!

Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man offers his deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of Mason Lindley. I share a link to the Mason Lindley Miracle Foundation http://www.masonlindleymiraclefoundation.org website. Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man has been touched by the life and story of little Mason Lindley. Thank you for the inspiration!

Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man acknowledges a great contribution of yard safety tips contributed by the Home Safety Council. Please visit the Home Safety Council http://www.homesafetycouncil.org website for various home safety tips, including lawn and garden safety tips.

Furthermore, Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man applauds the NBC Today Show and John Deere for presenting this television segment on lawn mower safety. In addition, Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man is available to make an appearance on the Today Show to share my story and passion to promote yard safety awareness.

Actually, Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man will be visiting New York City this Summer for various reasons. It is time for Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man to get some international television coverage! Think before you cut. It hurts! Be yard safe!

Richard T. Mudrinich
Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man
http://www.rescuerick.com

Freedom

It is the Fourth of July! America celebrates Independence Day!

Independence Day is regarded as the birthday of the United States as a free and independent nation. Most Americans simply call it the "Fourth of July," on which date it always falls. It is a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks.

Grass Cut Safety

Also, it is a day involving many activities in the lawn. Across America, millions of individuals and families will grass cut their lawns in preparation for the celebration of America's birthday. Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man wants to encourage the safe operation of outdoor power equipment. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that hospitals emergency rooms treat more than 400,000 outdoor garden-tool-related accidents each year.

Furthermore, Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man shares some FIREWORKS SAFETY TIPS provided by the National Council on Fireworks Safety. Please visit http://www.fireworksafety.com for additional information.

Fireworks Safety

USE FIREWORKS OUTDOORS ONLY.

OBEY LOCAL LAWS. IF FIREWORKS ARE NOT LEGAL WHERE YOU LIVE, DO NOT USE THEM!

ALWAYS HAVE WATER HANDY (A HOSE OR BUCKETS OF WATER)

ONLY USE FIREWORKS AS INTENDED. DON’T TRY TO ALTER THEM OR COMBINE THEM.

NEVER RE-LIGHT A “DUD” FIREWORK (WAIT 20 MINUTES AND THEN SOAK IT IN A BUCKET OF WATER)

USE COMMON SENSE WHEN USING FIREWORKS. SPECTATORS SHOULD KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE SHOOTER. AND THE SHOOTER SHOULD WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.

ALCOHOL AND FIREWORKS DO NOT MIX. HAVE A “DESIGNATED “SHOOTER

ONLY PERSON OVER AGE 12 SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO HANDLE SPARKLERS OF ANY TYPE.

DO NOT EVER USE HOMEMADE FIREWORKS OR ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES; THEY CAN KILL YOU! REPORT ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES TO THE FIRE OR POLICE DEPARTMENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY.

THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON FIREWORKS SAFETY INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE OUR NATION’S HERITAGE ON THE FOURTH OF JULY, BUT CELEBRATE SAFELY!

Freedom

Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man likes his freedom to push his toy lawn mower around America promoting yard safety awareness. If he wants to dress like a yard safety super hero, he can in America. Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man lives the American Dream. Also, Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man lives to promote yard safety awareness beyond America to the entire world. Happy Fourth of July!

Think before you cut. It hurts! Be yard safe! Happy Birthday America!

Richard T. Mudrinich
Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man
http://www.rescuerick.com