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Business

Contractors Rescued After Cave-In

While installing concrete fillings in Hope Hull, Alabama, Wednesday, two contractors became trapped under dirt when the area caved in. Rescue crews were able to pull the men out alive, and they have both been airlifted to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

April 25, 2013

Safety

Slippery situation: Wearing a life vest when working around water features

Wear a life vest when working around water features. The Accident: A worker is removing algae from a water feature at a golf resort. He is in ankle-deep water next to a concrete storm runoff culvert, which directs natural water runoff into the water features on the golf course. One of his crewmembers hears a splash and sees the worker go underwater.

April 3, 2013

Safety

Safety watch: Reducing the chance of chain saw kickback

Keep a firm grasp on this hand-held machine. The accident: A landscaper is using a chainsaw to trim limbs from the top of a felled elm tree, in preparation for them to be hauled away. As he is cutting through a limb that has some spring because it is underneath the top of the elm, the chainsaw kicks back. The hand tool hits him in the face, cutting the tip of his nose and both lips.

March 14, 2013

Safety

Safety watch: Stay in the cab

Know how to spot skid steer safety hazards. The accident: A 27-year-old landscaper and his crew are clearing trees from the backyard of a newly constructed house with a skid steer.

February 7, 2013

Safety

Prevent Rolling

Parking mowers on level ground can help prevent accidents. The accident: A 54-year-old public sector equipment operator is mowing a section of a 480-acre, city-owned park. He stops the mower on the edge of a hill and turns off the engine.

January 3, 2013

Safety

Operating Trucks & Trailers

Neglecting proper trailer attachment is a common mistake with disastrous consequences. The accident: While en route to a jobsite, a landscaping trailer detaches from the truck pulling it. The tongue of the trailer spins around and crashes through the windshield of a car in oncoming traffic, severely injuring the driver.

December 13, 2012

Safety

Safety watch: Preventing ladder falls

Icy conditions mandate extra precautions. The accident: A 43-year-old contractor positions an extension ladder diagonally across the inside corner of the house’s roof. The ladder’s safety feet are in an up position on the frozen soil.

December 7, 2012

Safety

Spraying Chemicals

Follow product labels and use caution to minimize risks. The accident: A 27-year-old landscape worker is spraying insecticide at a residential estate when a breeze picks up. Seemingly each time he turns his back to the wind, it changes direction and a cloud of the chemical washes over his face and bare arms.

November 29, 2012

Safety

Compact Excavators

The accident: A 39-year-old company owner is grading a slope next to a home using a compact excavator. The machine is facing uphill when it rolls back, ejecting the operator – who isn’t wearing a seat belt – and pinning him between the excavator and house. His assistant calls for help, and freeing the man takes firefighters 12 minutes. His torso is crushed and is pronounced dead at the hospital.

November 28, 2012

Safety

Safety watch: Don’t get pinned

Being pinned between the bucket/lift arms and frame of the machine accounts for about 70 % of fatal skid steer accidents. This post explores how to avoid this.

November 21, 2012

Safety

Heat Exhaustion

October 31, 2012

Safety

Safety watch: Transporting equipment

Properly securing cargo during every trip and driving responsibly will reduce accident risks and protect your business.

October 16, 2012