Safety: Page 8

Be safe: Bandit announces rope shear devices for hand-fed chippers

Bandit Industries has developed a patent pending shear bar device to help cut or dislodge anything caught in a chipper -- and it can potentially prevent injuries.

March 28, 2016

The shearing device is standard on new equipment and retrofits are available for the company’s earlier models. Photo: Bandit Industries

For landscapers, lightning strikes demand extra precautions

The average number of people killed by lightning strikes in the United States dropped to 33 per year from 2004-2013, but tips are still needed to stay safe.

March 8, 2016

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Play it safe: OSHA fines to increase dramatically by summer

Landscapers should update safety measures now. By August, OSHA fines could increase up to 80% -- with penalties adjusted to account for inflation over the past 25 years.

March 4, 2016

OSHA hits Pennsylvania landscaper with $42,000 fine

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed a fine of $42,000 against Lancaster, PA landscaping company The Ground Guys after eight safety violations.

February 8, 2016

SIMA-LMN deal will boost training for snow professionals

The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) & the Landscape Management Network (LMN) have entered a new agreement broadening their previous collaboration on training.

February 5, 2016

AEM produces new safety manual for brush chippers

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has produced a new brush chipper safety manual that outlines safe equipment operation, start-up & shutdown guidelines & more.

January 29, 2016

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NALP to recognize nation’s safest landscape contractors

Landscapers interested in entering in the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Safety Recognition Awards Program have until May 2, 2016.

January 28, 2016

Kentucky DOT worker killed plowing snow as Jonas continued

According to Clarksville Now, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet worker Christopher Adams was plowing snow early Saturday when his vehicle had slid off the road.

January 27, 2016

The longtime highway department worker, who died sometime after 6 a.m. Saturday, had been plowing since midnight, with Jonas under way. He was 44.

Aging U.S. workforce carries benefits, liabilities

Those born between 1946 and 1964 have been staying at their jobs longer, while members of previous generations stopped working at 55, & that makes workplace safety paramount.

January 12, 2016

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Don’t let crews laugh off the necessity of protective gear

For landscapers, though, using the right personal protective equipment (PPE) can go a long way toward mitigating the danger -- and OSHA requires it of employers.

January 7, 2016

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Landscaper’s building destroyed when grinder sparks blaze

An accidental fire started at Lake State Lawn, Landscaping & Snow Removal in Eaton Rapids Township, Michigan burned the business -- and equipment -- to the ground.

January 6, 2016

After a fire extinguisher failed to put out the blaze, firefighters came to the rescue and put it out after 90 minutes.

Keeping ourselves mobile in winter: Bad news for plants

Plants near roadways get easily damaged during the winter due to the ways we de-ice our roadways. Here are some tips to prevent damage. Click here to read.

January 1, 2016

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10 tips to ensure winter driving safety this season

The keys to being a good winter driver include adjusting vehicle speed for the conditions, running the proper tires and pressure, and balancing the trailered load.

December 30, 2015

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Snow removal and de-icing: Tips for crews, clients

If snow removal is one of the services you offer, now is the time to remind your employees of how to safely clear walkways and often-used paths for customers.

December 30, 2015

Mujjo makes premium gloves with touchscreen capabilities

Mujjo gloves are designed to keep your digits from freezing yet still allow you to use the touchscreens on your phone or tablet without having to remove a glove.

December 26, 2015

Launched by Mujjo around Thanksgiving, the company’s Leather Touchscreen Gloves enable you to use not only fingers but the palm of your hand to move a screen. Photo: Mujjo

How to prevent Christmas trees from becoming a fire hazard

Follow these tips during the holiday to reduce your risk of a fire with your Christmas tree. Read about it over at Total Landscape Care by click here.

December 15, 2015

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OPEI: Follow these safety tips when using snow blower

The OPEI offers some snow blower tips for this winter. Click here to read Total Landscape Care's article and learn more.

December 11, 2015

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Nearly half of fatal falls involve ladder accidents

For anyone who has seen “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” recalling Clark Griswold’s shenanigans on a ladder as he tries to decorate his house is bound to prompt a grin. However, ladder safety isn’t something to joke about. In fact, it’s still a leading cause of unintentional injury mortality nationwide. In the past decade, 43 percent […]

December 1, 2015

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Top 12 things to see and do at Equip Expo 2025

Here are 12 can’t-miss highlights at Equip Expo, held October 21–24 this year at Kentucky Exposition Center.

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Bobcat’s largest, most powerful compact track loader, the T86

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

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The history of Labor Day

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Loftness debuts auxiliary hydraulic cooler for Kubota SVL97-3 CTL

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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