Safety: Page 6

Ten poisonous plants to keep away from your clients’ pets

When getting ready to install planting project, be sure to check and see if the homeowner has cats or dogs that run free in the yard as some plants are toxic.

April 6, 2017

puppy-in-bush-1024×683

How to: Caring for common jobsite injuries incurred by landscapers

With the job of landscaping comes sustaining injuries. Check out some common injuries on jobsites and what you can do to help if they happen to your co-workers.

March 24, 2017

first-aid-supplies-1024×682

Sponsor Content

Let our deep industry knowledge become your data-driven insights

Fusable

Success begins with a solid digital strategy. Our team of experts works closely with you to understand your business objectives, target audience, and industry landscape. Leveraging our deep industry knowledge and data-driven insights, we develop customized digital strategies that deliver tangible results.

February 19, 2025

Let our deep industry knowledge become your data-driven insights

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

man-wearing-hard-hat

Landscape workers must take threat of lightning seriously

Employers and supervisors should know and tell workers which buildings to go to after hearing thunder or seeing lightning. Read more here!

February 16, 2017

Lightning is extremely hot. A strike can heat the air around it to temperatures five times hotter than the sun’s surface.

Product roundup: Morbark’s ChipSafe, polymer-coated fertilizer

ArborMAX Insurance now “provides special consideration” for tree care companies that use brush chippers equipped with Morbark’s ChipSafe Operator Safety Shield.

February 7, 2017

Morbark’s ChipSafe Operator Safety Shield device stops the feed wheel of a chipper if an operator’s hands or feet, equipped with ChipSafe wearable accessories, go too far into the infeed chute. Photo: Morbark

Young N.J. landscaper dies in wood chipper accident

The owner of SMY Landscape Services died after an accident with a wood chipper. Read more on Total Landscape Care for safety advice with wood chippers.

February 6, 2017

Spring pesticide applications draw near, don’t forget safety

Coming up on spring, consider these emerging issues when updating your safety program for pesticide spraying. Read more on Total Landscape Care!

January 30, 2017

pesticide-application

Take precautions to alert pedestrians to snow-clearing operations

In snow conditions it can be hard to see and many pedestrians aren't aware of their surroundings. See what SIMA has to say on Total Landscape Care!

January 18, 2017

Safety watch: First aid can save workers from serious threats

Accidents happen, but with the proper first aid knowledge an employee injury won't turn into a fatality. Read more about this and more on Total Landscape Care!

December 13, 2016

first-aid-work-injury

Don’t rush when putting up lights, ladder safety comes first

Ladders are a leading cause of occupational injuries and fatalities in the U.S. Train your crews on proper ladder safety to avoid serious harm. Read more here.

December 5, 2016

hanging-christmas-lights-fryeelectricinc

Make poison safety as routine as your use of poison chemicals

For companies providing lawn care, working with pesticides is part of the job, but the proper precautions must be taken. Click for tips to keep workers safe.

November 8, 2016

Without the proper protection, landscapers can be exposed to toxic chemicals. Photo: jetsandzeppelins/Flickr

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

Eye injuries are easily avoidable by wearing the proper protection. Photo: workingperson.me

Landscaping company sued for wrongful death of workers

A landscape company owner in Connecticut has pled guilty to avoiding taxes and a New Jersey company is facing a wrongful death lawsuit. Click to read more.

October 5, 2016

OSHA proposes fine in wake of landscape worker’s death

An Indiana landscaping company has been fined by OSHA after one of its employees died of heat stroke just a few days into working in July. Click to read more.

September 30, 2016

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

winter-shoveling-1024×683

Safety watch: Respiratory hazards can lurk all over landscaping job sites

The construction industry faces challenges when it comes to addressing respiratory hazard. Click to read more on how the threat that silica poses for workers.

August 31, 2016

dust-safety-illustration

Can you dig it? First call 811 and locate underground utilities

Landscape professionals would do well to keep reciting the program’s mantra, “Call before you dig,” all year long. Click for tips to be sure you dig safely.

August 24, 2016

Subsite-electronics

Heat stroke suspected in death of Kansas City landscape worker

A landscape worker was found dead in Kansas City, Missouri, after after working outdoors on a day when the heat index reached 105 degrees. Click to read more.

August 18, 2016

Staying hydrated can help protect workers during hot conditions.

Page 6 of 15

Kubota Cool Flow z2 Ng Az Mz Dz

Loftness debuts auxiliary hydraulic cooler for Kubota SVL97-3 CTL

The cooler delivers 150,000 BTUs per hour to cut heat-related downtime and boost attachment performance for Kubota's new, largest compact track loader.

Max 0238 Edited

Blue Diamond Attachments expands lineup of parts and accessories for snow removal

JCB's 400T compact track loader (above) and 4TS Teleskid get 109 horsepower and up to 41 gallons per minute of hydraulic flow for running powerful attachments.

JCB unleashes its most powerful teleskid & compact track loader: The 4TS and 400T

04 25 25 17mm Drip In

The newest innovation in drip irrigation prevents clogging

Scl1000 Test Run Thumb h Yk T0 Yhl0b

“A handy, light machine” – Test run of Kubota’s SCL1000 Stand-On Mini Loader

The Attachments Idea Book

Landscapers use a variety of attachments for doing everything from snow removal to jobsite cleanup, and regardless of how often they are used, every landscaper has a favorite attachment.

Attachments Idea Book Cover