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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 - 2001

 
Sep. 2001 - Proper Maintenance Adds Life To Your Outdoor Power Equipment

Sep. 2001 - Falling Leaves & Fall Storms Mean Fall Yard Chores ...

Sep. 2001 - Think Safety With Your Leaf Blower This Fall

Sep. 2001 - Operate Your Chain Saw Safely ...

Aug. 2001 - E-dn.com, Inc. Complies With OPEI EDI Implementation Recommendations

Aug. 2001 - Continued Decline Of OPEI Shipment In 2001

Aug. 2001 - OPEI To Release Leaf-Blower Public Service Announcement

Jul. 2001 - OPEI Announces National Power Equipment Dealers' Convention

Jun. 2001 - Fred Stratton Honored By OPEI

Jun. 2001 - EXPO 2001: Visitors Can Learn, Discuss & Relax At OPEI Booth

Jun. 2001 - OPEI Announces 2001 Officers/New Directors & Key Committee Chairmanships

Jun. 2001 - John P. Mowder Elected Chairman Of The OPEI

Jun. 2001 - William Docherty Elected Vice-Chairman Of The OPEI

Jun. 2001 - L.E. (Ed) Shultz Elected Secretary/Treasurer Of The OPEI

Apr. 2001 - Economy Contributes To Decline Of OPE Shipments In 2001

Apr. 2001 - Snow Thrower Shipments Decline In 2001 Model Year

Mar. 2001 - Make Safe Mowing Habits A Priority This Spring

Mar. 2001 - Good Tune-Ups & Proper Maintenance Are The Key To Efficient Mowing

Mar. 2001 - OPEI Launches Internet Job Listings

Mar. 2001 - Consumers To See Environmental Benefits Of Outdoor Power Equipment On PBS

Mar. 2001 - ecI Complies With OPEI EDI Implementation Recommendations

Mar. 2001 - Mow A Safe Path: Keep Children Of Mowers & Out Of The Area

Jan. 2001 - Texas Issues Final Modified Rule - Exemptions Are Improvement Over Initial Proposed Ban


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