Safety: Page 7

Heat warnings abound as week goes from hot to hotter

We are well into the dog days of summer, but a rather intense heat wave is expected to spread from the central United States to the mid-Atlantic and Northeast by the weekend. This heat dome will reach from Canada to the Gulf Coast on Thursday. A majority of the central states can expect heat indices […]

July 20, 2016

The heat index forecast for Thursday. Photo: The Weather Channel

Products: EZ Drain Valve designed to work in tight spaces

DICA, manufacturer of SafetyTech outrigger pads, has introduced a new line designed for high visibility and EZ Drain Valve can handle the tightest of spaces.

July 12, 2016

The valve can be installed in a space of only about 1.5 inches. Photo: Global Sales Group

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Fleetmatics data on service fleets points to heavy-footed drivers

If you run a landscaping company in New Mexico, you may need to tell your drivers to slow it down. Click to read more on the report from Fleetmatics.

July 8, 2016

Landscape crews among workers most at risk for lightning strikes

Employers should recognize lightning as an occupational hazard for outdoor workers. Check out these tips to train your staff to take lightning safety seriously.

July 4, 2016

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Landscape supply company pleads guilty in worker’s death

Bradley Hogue, a 19-year-old employee, died while working for a landscaping company. That company has since been criminally prosecuted. Click to read more.

June 28, 2016

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In wake of tragic deaths, OSHA points to life-saving rules

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration points to existing guidelines for tree trimming to avoid tragedies. Click to read more on power line safety.

June 22, 2016

There are a lot of hazards for arborists, but one of the leading causes of death is electrocution. Photo: Scott Costello/Flickr

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

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Extra caution needed to avoid swarming bee season

Swarming is a natural part of reproduction in honey bee colonies. Click to read why they do, what to do if you see a swarm, and how to avoid and treat a bee sting.

June 16, 2016

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Landscaper receives record-breaking settlement following accident

A former Pennsylvania landscaper will receive a record $26.55 million from ServiceMaster and TruGreen following an accident. Click for more on the settlement.

June 8, 2016

David Williams before and after his accident in 2011. Photo: Saltz, Mongeluzzi, Barrett & Bendesky, P.C.

News roundup: Copperhead bites landscaper who reached for it

A landscaper suffers a copperhead snake bite while another rescues a woman from a fire in her home. Click for more of the week's news in landscaping.

June 3, 2016

Copperheads are known for biting more people in the U.S. than any other species, but their venom is the least toxic so deaths are rare. Photo: Cherokee County Fire Department

Eight steps to keep your landscape workers safe in the heat

Every year, thousands of workers become ill from working in the heat, and some even die. Here are tips to keep workers safe this summer. Click to read more.

May 30, 2016

Landscaping worker’s death brings state penalty of $3,850

A Hilton Head Island landscaping company has been ordered to pay up after the death of an employee last year. Click to read more on serious violations reported.

May 25, 2016

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Traffic safety: Simply staying aware can save lives

In 2014, there were 1,984 fatal occupational incidents due to transportation, some likely avoidable. Here are some helpful tips to keep employees safe.

May 18, 2016

Vehicle safety includes awareness of one’s surroundings, following all traffic signs, not driving under the influence.

Pool safety is issue into which landscapers should plunge

May is National Pool Safety Month, and it's aimed at landscapers who do construction involving pools. Click for tips you can use with clients to keep families safe.

May 3, 2016

D&D Technologies says its LokkLatch products include a model for every gate material and most applications. Photo: D&D Technologies

Take safety to heart; keep your company committed

Ensuring that managers and foremen are serious about safety creates the role models you need to ensure safety on the job when it comes to power tools. Click for more.

April 29, 2016

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Worker standing beneath tree killed when limb falls

A fellow employee was cutting a section of the tree when it fell and struck 20-year-old Romero Tirado, a landscaper with Pablo’s Tree Service in Dolton, Illinois.

April 19, 2016

F-150 SuperCrew, SuperCab sweep IIHS top safety honors

The 2016 Ford F-150 has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick for SuperCrew and SuperCab. Click to read more on Ford's innovations.

April 15, 2016

The automaker spent ‘thousands of hours engineering, designing and developing multiple safety features that work together …,’ a Ford executive said. Photo: Ford Motor Co.

Landscaper killed after mower overturns on sloped terrain

A Little Rock, Arkansas landscaper died on Friday after his zero-turn mower overturned on a slope. Click for more details and to see our top mower safety tips.

April 4, 2016

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2026 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X

2026 Nissan Frontier revealed: 4 trims, 2 cabs, 2 beds, lots for off-road

The new midsize pickup, set to hit dealers starting at $32,150, offers a load of off-road features, including a new Roush Performance package.

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Loftness debuts auxiliary hydraulic cooler for Kubota SVL97-3 CTL

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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

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.

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