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Business
Staying safe: Preparing for Safe+Sound Week
Safe+Sound Week is a nationwide event led by OSHA to raise awareness and understanding about safety and health programs in workplaces. Learn more today!
August 13, 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
Cancer Prevention Month: What you know could save you
The one most commonly seen affecting green industry professionals is melanoma and other forms of skin cancer. By taking a look at some of the common causes of cancer and the symptoms that can accompany it, the chances of diagnosing someone early and seeking early treatment becomes greater.
February 8, 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
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
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
Business
OSHA teams with National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention for “Don’t Fry Day”
As outdoor temperatures begin to rise, so does the chance of illnesses related to working outside. Heat stress and overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause deadly effects – both in the short and long run. OSHA, which has long led a campaign to prevent heat illness in outdoor workers, has teamed up with […]
May 22, 2015
Design-Build
All About Safety on #LandscapeChat
In honor of National Safety Month, we will be discussing a variety of safety topics with PLANET, the Professional Landcare Network, during this week’s #landscapechat on Twitter.
June 17, 2014
Design-Build
Put Your Employees First
We all know it’s summertime, and we have all been that person that stands out in the sun just five more minutes to get a job done.
May 23, 2014
Business
How to keep crews safe from the sun
As the landscaping season rolls on, the workload isn’t the only thing that increases. The amount of hours landscapers and crews put into a day extends throughout the hotter months, but with longer hours comes the inevitable exposure to UV rays.
May 14, 2014
Business
Reports of Skin Cancer Increase Drastically in U.S. Hispanic Population
The month of May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and landscapers need to be reminding crews that protecting skin should be a priority.
May 9, 2014
Design-Build
Grease Up Or Go Home
Putting on sunscreen is one of my least favorite activities in the world. It’s greasy, slimy and just down right annoying.
August 16, 2013
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