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Proper Safety Preparation Before Yard Work Begins Reduces Risk of Injury
Alexandria, VA – May 6, 2008 – A recent Consumer Reports poll on lawn care shows that consumers are not taking all the proper precautions before mowing their lawn, according to The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). In observance of June’s National Safety Month, OPEI is issuing a list of top safety measures every consumer should make before turning on the lawnmower or edger or trimmer to avoid unintentional injury. OPEI has championed safe use of outdoor power equipment for more than 40 years and regularly provides numerous safety resources for consumers, governments and other interested parties.  CONTACT:  Caroline March-Long On Behalf of OPEI 434-295-5938 – office/ 434-760-1948- mobile Caroline@FourLeafPR.com

 
News Archive - 2000

Dec. 2000 - Commercial Turf Care Equipment Shows Growth For FY2000

Dec. 2000 - ServiceBench In Full Compliance With OPEI EDI Implementation Recommendations

Nov. 2000 - Shipments Of Lawn And Garden Products Show Increase For Model Year 2000

Nov. 2000 - Shipments Predicted To Decline In 2001-2002

Oct. 2000 - 'Tis The Season - For Proper Snow Thrower Maintenance

Oct. 2000 - Take Care Of Your Outdoor Power Equipment With Proper Winter Storage

Oct. 2000 - Snow Thrower Safety Reminder: Keep Hands Out Of Discharge Chute

Sep. 2000 - Think Safety With Chain Saws ... Carelessness Is A Leading Cause Of Accidents

Sep. 2000 - OPEI Makes Progress Toward Overturning Proposed Ban In Texas

Sep. 2000 - Proposed Revisions To ANSI Lawnmower Standard Available For Comment

Jun. 2000 - OPEI To Highlight EDI Awareness At EXPO 2000

Jun. 2000 - Mike Ariens Elected Chairman Of The OPEI

Jun. 2000 - Will Docherty Elected Vice-Chairman Of The OPEI

Jun. 2000 - John P. Mowder Elected Secretary/Treasurer Of The OPEI

Jun. 2000 - OPEI Announces 2000 Officers/New Directors & Key Committee Chairmanships

Jun. 2000 - Snowthrowers Show Increase In The 2000 Model Year

Jun. 2000 - The Economy Expected To Influence Shipments Of Outdoor Power Equipment In 2000 & 2001

Mar. 2000 - April Is National Outdoor Power Equipment Safety Month

Mar. 2000 - Keep Outdoor Power Equipment Alive & Well With A Spring Tune-Up

Mar. 2000 - Careful Mowing Habits Can Keep Children On A Safe Path

Feb. 2000 - Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Approves Independant Third Party Certification For Leaf Blower Sound Requirements


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