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Business
The history of the hard hat as the indispensable PPE turns 100
The first hard hat, introduced by E.W. Bullard in 1919, was dubbed the "Hard Boiled" hat. Check out Bullard's timeline of innovating the hard hat here on TLC.
April 19, 2019
Business
Off-season training ensures workers are primed for a safe spring
In the off-season, your crews need to be reminded of proper equipment operating techniques and safety practices. Details here on Total Landscape Care.
January 22, 2018
Business
Safety watch: Landscape worker dies after concrete saw kicks back
There are two main ways to reduce saw kickback: prevent the blade from stopping suddenly & reduce your chances of being struck if the saw does stop. More here.
October 5, 2017
Business
Once school is out prepare young workers to work safely
Teenagers are a great resource when looking for seasonal workers, but take care to train and educate these young workers on the importance of safety.
May 15, 2017
Business
Safety award winners share their tips to fostering a safety culture
Safety is always the number one concern in the landscaping industry. See how these companies go above and beyond to insure safety for their landscapers.
May 8, 2017
Business
Safety tips: Simple ways to avoid workplace injuries as landscapers
There are a number of threats landscapers face on the job, but most of them have simple solutions. Read about this and a lot more on Total Landscape Care.
March 9, 2017
Business
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
Business
For landscape workers, safe clothing counts in every season
Safety has to come first in landscaping. Click for a simple breakdown of what is suitable protective gear for certain situations, including advice from OSHA.
September 12, 2016
Business
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
Business
10 most common landscaping pitfalls
Whether you’ve been in business a season, a decade or a lifetime, you’re going to experience the occasional misstep. But mistakes aren’t necessarily what put your company at risk: it’s not learning from your slip-ups. “If you think you or your staff won’t make mistakes, you’re delusional,” says David Katz, one of TLC’s 2013 Landscaper […]
March 25, 2015
Business
How To Protect Temporary Workers
So, your safety plan is up to date, you conduct frequent, targeted training and your workers have bought into and contribute to your safety culture. What more is there to do?
October 7, 2014
Business
How to operate chainsaws safely on jobsites
After pro-golfer Greg Norman almost lost his left hand during a chainsaw accident, organizations are continuing to emphasize the importance of chainsaw safety.
October 2, 2014
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