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Traffic safety tips to remember when hauling equipment

While these traffic laws may be second nature to those of us who have been on the roadways for years, a little refresher course every now and then never hurts.

May 26, 2017

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How to: Tips on avoiding ticks this summer

Landscapers need to be on high alert for something that may seem like just a minor annoyance at first but can soon turn deadly: ticks.

May 15, 2017

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Once school is out prepare young workers to work safely

Teenagers are a great resource when looking for seasonal workers, but take care to train and educate these young workers on the importance of safety.

May 15, 2017

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“Okay, Google: Do I need a CDL to operate…”

Ever wondered whether you need a CDL? Click here to read more on when CDLs are required for the job.

May 9, 2017

News roundup: Michigan tree company ordered to cease operations again

While MIOSHA strives to work collaboratively with the employer community, this tree company showed such a pattern of non-compliance they had to be stopped.

May 9, 2017

Safety award winners share their tips to fostering a safety culture

Safety is always the number one concern in the landscaping industry. See how these companies go above and beyond to insure safety for their landscapers.

May 8, 2017

Keep It Green Landscaping holds a safety training meeting. Photo: Keep It Green Landscaping

Safety watch: Basic practices of roadside mowing operations

There are three general types of roadside mowing. Safety mowing is the most important. Here are some of the basic do’s and don’ts for roadside mowing.

April 25, 2017

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Snake season is here, know how to avoid being bitten

The best rule of thumb for encountering any snake is to leave it alone. Almost all bites are provoked when a person either tries to pick up or kill the snake.

April 21, 2017

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News roundup: New Jersey landscaping company experiences trailer fire

A trailer owned by F.S. Construction, Maintenance and Landscaping caught on fire in Interlaken, New Jersey, the morning of Thursday, April 13 around 9:30 a.m.

April 17, 2017

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OSHA working to ensure safe working conditions in Southeast

In the Southeast, fatalities among landscape industry workers have become a growing concern. OSHA will be holding a Safety Stand-Down April 17 and 18.

April 13, 2017

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Digga overhauls X-Series heavy-duty 4-in-1 bucket for skid steers, CTLs

A "reimagined" bucket geometry provides increased strength, performance and serviceability, the company says.

Greg Linsmeyer bought the Struck Corporation a little over a year ago and has released an all-new lineup of mini dozers for 2025, with the largest series set for release later this year.

Struck mini dozers make a comeback with all-new lineup

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Outdoor power equipment dealers to gain consumer insights at Equip Exposition

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Blue Diamond Attachments now offers full lineup of parts and accessories

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"Big on Power" – Case CE rolls out 4 new mini excavators in diesel and electric

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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