HINTS FROM HELOISE
Dear Heloise:
I recently attended a safety meeting and was shown photos of a lawnmower accident. A man was wearing steel-toe safety shoes, and he accidentally caught his foot in a running lawn mower. The shoe was cut in half, but the steel toe protected the foot.
Steel-toe safety shoes are available at discount stores. They are inexpensive and come in both tennis-shoe and workboot styles. Wear them when mowing, along with safety glasses. Your body is too important to risk an injury. Ralph O., Sugar Land
Great hint, Ralph! So many people mow the lawn wearing sandals, flip-flops or even barefoot, which is dangerous. Thanks for reminding everyone: safety first! Heloise