Tag: Safety Watch

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Occupational hazards landscape professionals should watch for

Know what to look for and how to handle many common occupational hazards for landscapers to keep your crew safe on the job. Details on Total Landscape Care.

September 3, 2020

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Safety watch: Protecting your crews from hearing loss

Learn how to keep your crews safe with personal protective equipment and prevent hearing loss from job site hazards here on Total Landscape Care.

August 18, 2020

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Silica regulations: Understanding why compliance is important

While there has been an increase in awareness, the vast majority still do not understand the silica threat. Click here to learn why this regulation is important.

August 26, 2019

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Stress lightning safety to landscape crews during summer thunderstorms

The odds of being struck by lightning any given year is 1.1 million, but those who are working outside in open spaces are far more at risk.

July 9, 2019

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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

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Safety watch: Operating forestry mulchers

Forestry mulching is a profitable service but it's important to know how to operate these dangerous attachments safely.

May 24, 2019

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Valley fever and the threat it poses to landscaping crews

If you own a landscaping business in the southwestern United States, learn more about protecting your crew of landscapers from contracting Valley fever.

March 18, 2019

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How to prevent frostbite when working in harsh winter conditions

It’s a true yet inconvenient fact: in most places, life doesn’t simply stop when the weather dips below zero. That means that many of us must wake up, get dressed in our most extreme cold weather apparel and head to work, even when it’s so cold that our doors and windows are iced shut and area schools have closed for the day.

February 1, 2019

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Protect crews from slips and falls this winter

Snow and ice associated with winter weather can be dangerous for landscaping crews. Protect your crew from wintery weather with these tips on TLC!

December 31, 2018

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Getting involved with your local damage prevention committee can save lives

There are millions of miles of utility lines buried beneath the ground, and every nine minutes one of those underground lines is struck because someone decided to dig without first calling 811. The consequences of failing to call 811 before digging can result in fines, utility damages and potentially injury or loss of life.

August 8, 2018

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Safety watch: Protecting crews from hearing loss

With "Better Hearing Month" being in May, landscapers are gaining a lot of attention due to their vulnerability to obtaining a hearing loss disability.

May 18, 2018

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Landscaping company pleads guilty three years after workers’ death

The charge of causing/risking widespread injury or damage was filed for the death of two landscape workers, Oscar Portillo and Selvin Zelaya. More information here.

January 23, 2018