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Cooling towels and other methods to beat the heat this summer
There are several heat-related illnesses your employees can encounter. Click here to learn ways to keep your staff cool.
June 25, 2019
Business
How to appropriately outfit your landscaping team for all weather conditions
Extreme weather conditions can wreak havoc on landscapers. Find out how to outfit your landscape crew for scorching summers and freezing winters here on TLC.
April 4, 2019
Business
Extended hours: Making the most of the daylight
Working long hot days in the sun can be risky for Landscapers. Implementing a routine break schedule is extremely important to ensure your crew is hydrated.
June 25, 2018
Business
Hydration safety: Keeping your crews safe and well-watered
Dehydration is serious & can lead to extreme health conditions when ignored. Landscapers must take water intake seriously to avoid heat-related health risks.
June 6, 2018
Business
Staying aware: UV rays affecting your crews?
Working out in the heat and sun for hours on end is exhausting in itself for landscaping professionals. Take into account the safety risks of landscaping & prep.
June 5, 2018
Business
Educating employees on beating the heat this summer
It is crucial that you take the time to educate workers on safe landscaping, and also educate them on staying hydrated and safe from the sun during the day.
June 20, 2017
Business
OSHA proposes fine in wake of landscape worker’s death
An Indiana landscaping company has been fined by OSHA after one of its employees died of heat stroke just a few days into working in July. Click to read more.
September 30, 2016
Business
Heat stroke suspected in death of Kansas City landscape worker
A landscape worker was found dead in Kansas City, Missouri, after after working outdoors on a day when the heat index reached 105 degrees. Click to read more.
August 18, 2016
Business
Your landscaping workers need water, rest and shade
Summer temperatures are high and rising, so it’s important to take the threat of heat-related illnesses seriously. And while that’s true for everyone, it’s especially important for landscapers, who spend their days doing strenuous work in the hot sun. By knowing the signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion – and making sure your coworkers […]
July 16, 2015
Business
How-to: Survive the elements
Keep landscaping crews safe from summer dangers It’s a jungle out there. Heat, insects and severe weather aren’t simply nuisances: They’re health hazards that can cause serious injury and even death. “Anyone in the landscape profession is at risk for every environmental emergency,” says Dr. Al Sacchetti, spokesperson for the American College of Emergency Physicians. […]
May 29, 2015
Business
Summer safety: Three tips for getting crews to wear PPE
During the intense heat of the summer, it’s hard to stay cool when working outside. That’s why it’s tempting for landscape workers to skip wearing their personal protective equipment on the hottest days of the year. Unfortunately, that is risky.
July 8, 2014
Business
Why Landscapers Need to Focus on Heat-Exhaustion Training
Thousands of workers become ill each year due to heat exhaustion. In 2012 alone, there were 31 heat-related deaths and 4,120 heat-related illnesses.
June 26, 2014
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