What piece of safety equipment do you rely on most on the jobsite to give you peace of mind and help you get the job done?
Josh Day
Landscape Division Manager, Fisk Lawnscapes
Colorado Springs, Colo.
“It’s hard to get past normal PPE (personal protective equipment) for me. That’s where most incidents happen when that is ignored. If I had to pick one, it would be eye protection. Whether you’re cutting, chiseling, trimming, cracking, hammering, etc., just wear it … no excuses. You can’t replace your eyes.”
Greg Witcomb
Branch Manager, Gold Coast Landscape Services
Lake Worth, Fla.
“At Gold Coast Landscape Services, Kask arborist helmets are a non-negotiable for our tree crews. We are located in South Florida, where annual palm and hardwood pruning keeps us climbing and working overhead year-round, so they’re the first thing that goes on when arriving on-site — and the reason everyone goes home safe at the end of the day.”
Greg Cole
President, Cole Landscaping
Rowley, Mass.
“It might sound simple, but for me, it’s our pre-trip inspection process. Before any of our trucks roll out, our team goes through a full inspection — checking tarps, equipment and everything on the truck before it leaves our gates each morning. This gives our employees a sense of security that we truly care about their safety and helps identify issues before they become problems. It also sets the tone for the day — when our crews leave safely and intentionally in the morning, that mindset carries onto the jobsite.”
Noe Loarca
Founder/Owner, Avanza Landscaping and Maintenance
Arlington, Va.
“Safety glasses. It’s absolutely the most critical part for the kind of work that we do. I see guys all the time who like to work without safety glasses, and it doesn’t make sense to me. The smallest piece of debris can affect how a person sees for the rest of their life, and we can help prevent that just by wearing glasses.”
