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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Don’t pass up the earplugs; hearing loss can be prevented
Mowers, blowers, mixers and more, landscapers are exposed to a lot of noise. Loud sounds can result in noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), which can be caused by both a sudden, or “impact,” sound as well as long-term exposure to noise. Protecting your hearing is important, because once the hair cells in the inner ear are […]
June 23, 2015
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Remote-controlled mower billed as safer option for uneven terrain
Landscape crews are tackling the steep, uneven terrain along Interstate 77 in South Carolina with the help of a 2,500-pound, remote-controlled robotic mower that can operate in hard-to-reach places, such as underneath billboards. The $80,000 piece of equipment is owned by Dixie Lawn Service of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, which contracts with the South Carolina […]
June 19, 2015
The remote control is good up to 1,000 feet, according to the manufacturer of the Traxx RF. Photo: www.alamo-industrial.com
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Safety watch: Proper training, equipment essential during tree service work
A 14-year-old was asked by the owner of a tree service to climb a tree and block off a 16-foot portion. The teenager was not qualified to be an arborist and lacked proper training. The tree was more than 50 feet tall, and the block fell faster than anticipated. The harness severed, and the teenager, […]
April 10, 2015
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Mantenga seguro a su equipo cuando trabaja en árboles
El accidente: El dueño de una compañía de mantenimiento de árboles le pide a un empleado de 14 años de edad que trepe a un árbol y desbloquee una porción de 16 pies. El propietario pensaba que el adolescente tenía 16 años. El empleado no estaba calificado para ser un arbolista y carecía de […]
March 9, 2015
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Why workers should take wood chippers seriously
Chippers are dangerous machines and getting caught usually means no escape The accident: A 33-year-old crew member is working on a two-acre jobsite early in the afternoon. The crew member is loading tree limbs into a chipper while his co-workers bring branches from around the jobsite. While the other workers are around the perimeter of […]
February 3, 2015
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Por qué los trabajadores deberían tomar en serio las trituradoras de madera
Las trituradoras son máquinas peligrosas y quedar atrapado en ellas casi nunca tiene escapatoria El accidente: Un cuadrillero de 33 años está trabajando en un área de dos acres al comenzar la tarde. El trabajador está ingresando ramas de árbol en una trituradora mientras sus colegas traen ramas de toda el área de trabajo. Mientras […]
February 3, 2015
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Cómo cortar césped en las laderas con seguridad
Un día típico de corte de césped puede volverse mortal con un giro equivocado El accidente: Un trabajador de servicio temporal de 43 años forma parte de una cuadrilla que da mantenimiento a un área de descanso de una carretera interestatal. El trabajador empieza a cortar la hierba a lo largo de la ladera que […]
January 12, 2015
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How to mow on slopes safely
A typical day of mowing could turn deadly at one wrong turn The accident: A 43-year-old temporary service worker is part of a five-person crew performing maintenance at an interstate highway rest stop. The worker begins to mow along a bank bordering one of the rest stop’s parking lots. A 15-foot-high bank with a 35-degree […]
January 12, 2015
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