Throwing snow: don't throw away profits by letting careless equipment operation cut your season short

摘要

As winter approaches, it is time to start thinking about snow removal. Whether you're purchasing a new snow thrower or dusting off the old one, it is important to be aware of the dangers of this piece of equipment and to know how to safely operate and maintain it. Snow Thrower Safety. Any piece of equipment can be dangerous when operated carelessly or incorrectly. Snow throwers in particular are potentially dangerous. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in a recent yearthere were more than 5,000 hospital emergency room-related injuries associated with snow throwers. CPSC has received reports of 19 deaths since 1992 involving this piece of equipment. Two people died after becoming caught in the machine, and five deathswere caused by carbon monoxide poisoning resulting from leaving their snow thrower engine running in an enclosed area.