Sharpening Your Mower Blades The Safe Way

September 13, 2021

In this video

• Three key safety tips for when sharpening your blades

• The importance of wearing your PPE

• How failing to take the right precautions can get you in trouble

It’s so important to sharpen your blades to keep them in good condition, but it can be dangerous when done improperly. As I was doing some blade sharpening this morning, I thought of a few safety tips that I wanted to share with you all.

In general, you should always wear your PPE, and always keep your wits about you when sharpening blades. I can think of three key safety tips in particular that I’d encourage everyone to keep in mind.

In no particular order, remember to:

(1) Make sure your eyes are protected.

(2) Always use gloves. Trust me, you don’t want to cut up your hands, especially if they’re dirty from working...

(3) Use common sense!

Workplace safety doesn’t have to be rocket science. Following the simple tips above can make the world of a difference.

Watch this video to learn more about these safety tips in detail.

For even more tips on workplace safety, be sure to check out our library of articles written by the National Association of Landscape Professionals.

Watch this video and share your thoughts in the comments.

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