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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.
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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
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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
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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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