Tag: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Safety watch: Keeping an eye out for cold stress

With many parts of the country still in the middle of harsher winter weather, landscapers performing snow and ice removal or management services need to take precautions against cold stress. Take a look at how you can learn to identify the different types of cold stress and how it can be prevented from affecting your […]

January 8, 2019

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The importance of having a comprehensive health and safety program

The purpose of workplace safety is to reduce work-related injury. It should include any policy, procedure or training that helps protect workers from harm.

September 5, 2017

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Safety watch: How to reduce the risk of hand-arm vibration syndrome

Hazards in the landscaping industry are everywhere, but one of the easily overlooked threats is hand arm vibration when operating a chainsaw. Read more here!

July 6, 2017

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OSHA working to ensure safe working conditions in Southeast

In the Southeast, fatalities among landscape industry workers have become a growing concern. OSHA will be holding a Safety Stand-Down April 17 and 18.

April 13, 2017

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Guard against dangerous eye injuries with safety glasses

More than 20,000 workplace eye injuries occur each year, any many are preventable. Click to read more on why safety glasses are imperative in landscaping work.

October 18, 2016

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Allen launches propane-powered version of its AR16 wheel buggy

Allen Engineering has just introduced a propane-powered version of its AR16 wheel buggy. Click to read details on the new environmentally friendly system.

July 7, 2016

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True commitment to safety means taking sunburn seriously

Sun exposure comes with the territory in landscaping. Click to read tips on preventing sun burn and skin cancer, along with advice from OSHA on keeping workers safe.

June 16, 2016

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Eight steps to keep your landscape workers safe in the heat

Every year, thousands of workers become ill from working in the heat, and some even die. Here are tips to keep workers safe this summer. Click to read more.

May 30, 2016

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StrongArm exoskeletons aim to eliminate back injuries in construction

StrongArm Technologies says their ErgoSkeleton braces are designed for anyone who does a lot of bending and carrying heavy loads -- from construction workers to athletes.

May 30, 2016

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Worker standing beneath tree killed when limb falls

A fellow employee was cutting a section of the tree when it fell and struck 20-year-old Romero Tirado, a landscaper with Pablo’s Tree Service in Dolton, Illinois.

April 19, 2016

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OSHA hits Pennsylvania landscaper with $42,000 fine

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed a fine of $42,000 against Lancaster, PA landscaping company The Ground Guys after eight safety violations.

February 8, 2016

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Don’t let crews laugh off the necessity of protective gear

For landscapers, though, using the right personal protective equipment (PPE) can go a long way toward mitigating the danger -- and OSHA requires it of employers.

January 7, 2016