Safety: Page 9

Landscaper fights OSHA fine after worker dies in accident

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a citation against Perry’s Maintenance after one of the company’s employees was killed in a landscaping accident. On June 6, the employee was trimming weeds while a coworker was operating a riding mower. A rock shot out from the mower and struck the victim in the back […]

October 29, 2015

Safety watch: Transporting your compact loader

Transporting a compact loader may seem like a simple task; however, moving compact equipment from one jobsite to another involves several steps that you and your employees do not want to overlook. Using the steps below and following your owner’s manual will help you and your employees properly transport your compact loader to your next […]

October 19, 2015

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Landscaper dies in wood-chipper mishap; safety information

A landscaper who was killed when he fell into a wood chipper on Oct. 8 has finally been identified by police as Nicholas M. Reardon, 72, owner of Landscape Unlimited in Stonington, Connecticut. Reardon was working on some farm property when he was apparently sucked into the wood chipper. Police and other first-responders made it […]

October 14, 2015

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Winter Services wins SIMA Safety Award, cited for growth

Winter Services Inc. has been named a winner of the Snow and Ice Management Association’s 2015 Safety Award. This is the fourth consecutive year the West Allis, Wisconsin-based company has taken home the national award from SIMA. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Business Journal has recognized Winter Services as one of the fastest-growing companies in southeastern Wisconsin […]

October 9, 2015

Winter Services has been putting up impressive growth numbers while being among the safest operators in its industry. Photo: Winter Services Inc.

Landscaper dies in fall from tree; links to safety information

A landscaper died Tuesday in Quogue, New York, after falling from a tree. The man’s identity has not been released, police say, because they are still trying to contact his family in Guatemala, according to The Southampton Press. The worker fell from the tree shortly after noon and the police were notified. The man’s employer, […]

October 7, 2015

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Geith’s new tilting coupler boasts of safety first

Designed for use with excavators and backhoe loaders weighing between 6 and 26 tons, the new Geith tilting coupler allows operators to position the bucket or attachment more precisely without having to reposition the machine, the manufacturer says. The tilting coupler provides up to 180 degrees of side-to-side rotation, depending on the model. Featuring four […]

October 1, 2015

The design enables operators to pick up and change attachments from the cabs of their machines.

Landscaper crashes truck after bout of sneezing

A landscaping truck in South Harrison Township, New Jersey, wrecked when the driver had a bout of serious sneezing on Monday, Sept. 14. The truck, owned by T.J. Lawns and Landscapes, was loaded with mulch and towing a trailer full of other landscaping equipment. It went up an embankment when the driver lost control and […]

September 15, 2015

The New Jersey road was closed due to the spilled mulch on Monday, Sept. 14. Photo: South Harrison Police

Towing trailer safely requires equipment, know-how

Towing a trailer can be touch and go if you don’t understand how the added weight and length can cause a dangerous situation, both for you and others on the road, according to Equal-i-zer, a division of Progress Manufacturing. Progress Manufacturing is a Utah company that makes sway-control hitches, high-end aluminum ball mounts and trailer […]

September 11, 2015

A four-point sway-control tool from Equal-i-zer, a division of Progress Manufacturing.

Landscape worker, 23, killed when mower overturns

A 23-year-old landscaping worker was killed in Hebron, Kentucky, on Friday, July 23, when the riding mower he was using rolled over on him. The man was mowing common property of the Thornwilde subdivision and worked for T.R. Gear Landscaping, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said he was mowing a steep embankment […]

July 27, 2015

The man was declared dead at the scene after the mower rolled over on him. Photo: Mike Buckingham

Faulty chute deflector leads to recall of Simplicity mowers

Briggs & Stratton has recalled about 2,800 Simplicity-branded zero-turn mowers and garden tractors due to potential failures of the chute deflector. The chute deflector is intended to prevent projectiles from being ejected. No injuries related to the deflector problem have been reported as yet. Zero-turn riding mowers, garden tractors and mower deck attachments that range […]

July 27, 2015

If you believe your mower or tractor is one of the units that has been recalled, look in these locations to find your model number. Photo: Briggs & Stratton

Equipment positioning critical when towing with pickup

One of the biggest mistakes pickup owners make in towing is exceeding the truck’s hitch tongue weight. This leads to overloading the truck’s rear suspension, creating significant handling, braking and potentially serious business liability issues. Moving a piece of equipment, such as a 9,000-pound Bobcat compact loader, six inches forward or back on a tandem-axle […]

July 24, 2015

Load placement key to keeping within factory towing guidelines for a safe tow.

Fire-resistant landscapes feature variety of plants

Out West there are a number of areas where fire danger is especially high this year, and landscapers can help clients protect their homes by planting materials that deter fire. “No plant is fireproof,” Brooke Edmunds, a horticulturist with Oregon State University’s (OSU) Extension Service, told the Lake Oswego Review. “But some are considered fire-resistant.” […]

July 17, 2015

Your landscaping workers need water, rest and shade

Summer temperatures are high and rising, so it’s important to take the threat of heat-related illnesses seriously. And while that’s true for everyone, it’s especially important for landscapers, who spend their days doing strenuous work in the hot sun. By knowing the signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion – and making sure your coworkers […]

July 16, 2015

This map shows locations of heat-related fatalities among outdoor workers between 2008 and 2014. It is not an exhaustive list of all worker fatalities from heat exposure during this time period. It includes only those fatalities that involve workers who are covered by either the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Federal OSHA) or a State OSHA plan.

RZ Industries pitches latest filtration mask to landscapers

In the busiest season for landscapers – not to mention the hottest and (usually) driest – it may be a good time to check out RZ Industries’ M2-Mesh Air Filtration Mask. Recently introduced by the Minnesota company, the M2-Mesh contains a HEPA, or high-efficiency particulate air, filtration system. The company touts the following advantages of […]

July 15, 2015

The M2-Mesh Air Filtration Mask is lighter than RZ’s neoprene mask. Photo: RZ Industries

John Deere: Don’t let the heat compromise mowing safety

Message to landscaping professionals across the country, John Deere spokesman talks about safety while operating your mower in tricky landscapes.

July 13, 2015

John Deere offers advice on mowing safely when the heat gets downright distracting. Photo: John Deere

Fire interrupts, but doesn’t destroy, landscaper’s new business

An Arizona landscaper is getting help from clients and friends to rebuild his business after his truck and equipment were destroyed by fire late last month. Dennis Hernandez told the Ahwatukee Foothills News he loaded his still-hot tools into the bed of his truck, where there were also some dry leaves and a gasoline tank. […]

July 10, 2015

By the time Hernandez could get to the shoulder of the freeway, the fire was blazing. Photo: Ahwatukee Foothills News

Federal agency wants plastic gas cans to have flame arrestors

The Consumer Product Safety Commission wants to see flame-arrestor safety devices added to plastic gasoline cans. A statement from the agency says the CPSC “is calling on the industry to regain the momentum that was lost in years past by designing their products to include this safety technology.” According to KSTP-TV, the ABC affiliate serving Minneapolis-St. […]

July 9, 2015

The small mesh device helps prevent the ignition of vapors inside gasoline cans. Photo: wday.com

JCB North America honored for environmental awareness

The Savannah, Georgia, Chamber of Commerce has awarded JCB North America the 2015 Environmental Awareness Award. Recognizing businesses that excel in areas that include environmental awareness, community involvement, safety and international business, the award is given to a company that demonstrates outstanding performance in efforts to continuously improve environmental quality. Through a partnership with environmental […]

June 26, 2015

Pictured with representatives from Nexeo Solutions and Johnson Controls, Stuart Hughes (executive vice president of manufacturing operations), Roger Myerly (facility manager) and Steve Vernon (vice president of finance) of JCB North America hold the Savannah Chamber of Commerce’s Environmental Awareness Award.

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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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