Collection Fire Safety 2026.08.23

The Dangers of Grass Cutting Start Before You Begin

Preventing Risks from Bees, Ticks, Snakes, Heat Illnesses, and Mountain Paths

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When on a grass cutting site, it’s easy to think that just being careful with the mower is enough. However, the Fire Department warns of the risks of bee stings, snake bites, mower accidents, and traffic accidents all at once. Underground beehives can be disturbed by the vibration of the mower, and ticks lurking in the grass can remain on clothes and skin after working. Wet slopes and the edges of graves can lead to accidents from slipping while carrying equipment.

The high humidity of late summer combined with protective clothing increases the risk of heat illnesses, and in mountainous areas, describing your location after an accident and waiting for rescue teams can take time. This list distinguishes between warning about risks and identifying recognition signals before work, behaviors to avoid, and situations that require calling 119. We will start with various preparations that can reduce multiple risks simultaneously, such as wearing light-colored long clothes, going in pairs, sharing your location, staying hydrated, and taking breaks.

Underground Beehives and Bees Stings

Underground Beehives and Bee Stings

The vibration and noise of the mower can irritate ground bees and wasp nests. Before starting work, slowly survey the surrounding area, and if you spot multiple bees entering and exiting a location, do not approach or attempt to remove it directly; instead, retreat to a safe distance. This section examines the item from the perspective of ‘dealing with bees, ticks, snakes, heat illnesses, and mountain path risks.’ The order is arranged in a practical flow that is easy to check during preparation, work, and finishing, rather than by importance or popularity. By reviewing all connected official guidelines and product manuals, and setting criteria for when to stop work according to the local weather and terrain, grass cutting can be understood as not just a customary task but as an outdoor job that needs careful management.

분야 야외 위험 대응 작업 중단·공식 수칙 우선

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Tick-borne Infectious Diseases

Tick-Borne Infectious Diseases

In grassy areas, reduce skin exposure and use repellents as directed on the product label. After work, wash your clothes separately and take a shower to check your body; if within two weeks you develop high fever, headaches, muscle pain, or black scabs, inform your healthcare provider about your outdoor activities. This section examines the item from the perspective of ‘dealing with bees, ticks, snakes, heat illnesses, and mountain path risks.’ The order is arranged in a practical flow that is easy to check during preparation, work, and finishing, rather than by importance or popularity. By reviewing all connected official guidelines and product manuals, and setting criteria for when to stop work according to the local weather and terrain, grass cutting can be understood as not just a customary task but as an outdoor job that needs careful management.

분야 감염 예방 대응 작업 중단·공식 수칙 우선

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Snake Bites

Do not disturb stone piles and long grass with your hands; instead, wear boots and long pants. If bitten, minimize movement, call 119, and do not attempt to cut the wound or suck out the venom. This section examines the item from the perspective of ‘dealing with bees, ticks, snakes, heat illnesses, and mountain path risks.’ The order is arranged in a practical flow that is easy to check during preparation, work, and finishing, rather than by importance or popularity. By reviewing all connected official guidelines and product manuals, and setting criteria for when to stop work according to the local weather and terrain, grass cutting can be understood as not just a customary task but as an outdoor job that needs careful management.

분야 야외 위험 대응 작업 중단·공식 수칙 우선

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Trimmer Blades and Flying Debris Accidents

Mower Blade and Debris Accidents

Stones and metal pieces can ricochet off the blade, or the blade itself may break. Ensure that there are no people within the work radius and equip yourself with protective covers and gear; always lock out the engine and battery completely before replacing the blade. This section examines the item from the perspective of ‘dealing with bees, ticks, snakes, heat illnesses, and mountain path risks.’ The order is arranged in a practical flow that is easy to check during preparation, work, and finishing, rather than by importance or popularity. By reviewing all connected official guidelines and product manuals, and setting criteria for when to stop work according to the local weather and terrain, grass cutting can be understood as not just a customary task but as an outdoor job that needs careful management.

분야 장비 사고 대응 작업 중단·공식 수칙 우선

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Slipping and Falling on Slopes

Dew and rain-soaked grass, loose soil, and the edges of graves can be slippery. Do not work simultaneously from above and below; always check the slope direction and footing first, and avoid awkward positions when swinging equipment. This section examines the item from the perspective of ‘dealing with bees, ticks, snakes, heat illnesses, and mountain path risks.’ The order is arranged in a practical flow that is easy to check during preparation, work, and finishing, rather than by importance or popularity. By reviewing all connected official guidelines and product manuals, and setting criteria for when to stop work according to the local weather and terrain, grass cutting can be understood as not just a customary task but as an outdoor job that needs careful management.

분야 지형 위험 대응 작업 중단·공식 수칙 우선

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Heat-related Illness and Dehydration

Heat Illness and Dehydration

Grass cutting in late summer can cause body temperature to rise quickly due to humidity and protective gear. Avoid the hottest times of the day, take frequent breaks, and if you experience dizziness, headaches, or changes in consciousness, stop work immediately. This section examines the item from the perspective of ‘dealing with bees, ticks, snakes, heat illnesses, and mountain path risks.’ The order is arranged in a practical flow that is easy to check during preparation, work, and finishing, rather than by importance or popularity. By reviewing all connected official guidelines and product manuals, and setting criteria for when to stop work according to the local weather and terrain, grass cutting can be understood as not just a customary task but as an outdoor job that needs careful management.

분야 온열 위험 대응 작업 중단·공식 수칙 우선

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Traffic Accidents and Side Road Stopping

Traffic Accidents and Stopping on the Shoulder

On narrow farm roads and mountain paths with heavy traffic of people visiting graves, accidents can occur when reversing or stopping on the shoulder. Pre-arrange drop-off and pick-up points, drivers should avoid drinking and driving, and pedestrians should wear bright clothing. This section examines the item from the perspective of ‘dealing with bees, ticks, snakes, heat illnesses, and mountain path risks.’ The order is arranged in a practical flow that is easy to check during preparation, work, and finishing, rather than by importance or popularity. By reviewing all connected official guidelines and product manuals, and setting criteria for when to stop work according to the local weather and terrain, grass cutting can be understood as not just a customary task but as an outdoor job that needs careful management.

분야 이동 위험 대응 작업 중단·공식 수칙 우선

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Delays from Working Alone

Delays in Rescue When Working Alone

In mountainous areas, even if an accident occurs, there can be delays in describing your location and allowing the rescue team to reach you. Do not go alone; inform family members of the burial site location and expected time of return, and prepare your phone battery and map coordinates. This section examines the item from the perspective of ‘dealing with bees, ticks, snakes, heat illnesses, and mountain path risks.’ The order is arranged in a practical flow that is easy to check during preparation, work, and finishing, rather than by importance or popularity. By reviewing all connected official guidelines and product manuals, and setting criteria for when to stop work according to the local weather and terrain, grass cutting can be understood as not just a customary task but as an outdoor job that needs careful management.

분야 구조 위험 대응 작업 중단·공식 수칙 우선

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If you find a place with multiple bees coming and going, don’t try to check it with the mower; instead, quietly create distance. If bee stings result in full-body hives, swelling of the mouth or tongue, difficulty breathing, or changes in consciousness, suspect anaphylaxis and immediately call 119. Cutting a snake bite or sucking out venom using folk remedies can worsen the condition.

Preventing ticks goes beyond just wearing long clothes and using repellents. Separate wash your work clothes and shower afterward to check your body, and if within two weeks you experience high fever, headaches, muscle pain, or the appearance of black scabs, inform medical personnel about your grass cutting activities. Avoid working in the hottest hours, never work alone, and make it a habit to leave your burial site coordinates and entrance path information with family members to reduce equipment accidents, heat illnesses, and delays in rescue.

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Underground Beehives and Bees Stings

야외 위험 · 작업 중단·공식 수칙 우선

Tick-borne Infectious Diseases

감염 예방 · 작업 중단·공식 수칙 우선

Snake Bites

야외 위험 · 작업 중단·공식 수칙 우선

Trimmer Blades and Flying Debris Accidents

장비 사고 · 작업 중단·공식 수칙 우선

Slipping and Falling on Slopes

지형 위험 · 작업 중단·공식 수칙 우선

Heat-related Illness and Dehydration