LM StaffNov 3, 2023
Pruning trees or shrubs can be performed at any time during the year. Landscape pros can perform pruning if branches are in the way…
Lauren DowdleNov 3, 2023
Having the right tool for the job saves crews time and energy and reduces the risk of an injury. For hardscape projects, there are several…
When operating a wide-area mower, keep in mind these key items to help ensure the job is performed safely and smoothly.
Blowers are useful for cleaning debris off of sidewalks and driveways after finishing landscape work. It’s important to know how to properly operate a blower…
LM StaffNov 10, 2023
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) announced the winners of this year’s Safety Recognition Awards. The national program acknowledges industry companies that consistently demonstrate…
There are a few things to keep in mind when sharpening blades. Make sure the grinder’s guards are properly in place and the tool rest…
It’s important to keep the following safety tips in mind when using a generator. Before using a generator, you need to be sure it’s fueled…
There are several types of operating hazards that may occur when running an aerator. Personal hazards are hazards that may harm you, the operator. Bystander…
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) seeks members and nonmembers to take its 2018 Safety Benchmark Survey. The deadline is Aug. 17. Participants will…
LM StaffFeb 21, 2024
A fertilizer spreader is used to apply fertilizer and other granular products to surfaces. Other products might include granular pesticides, grass seed, pelletized topdressings or…
Sarah WebbNov 3, 2023
The following is a Spanish version of SafetyWatch from the March 2018 issue of Landscape Management. It discusses lockout/tag-out procedures. Click here for the original…
The following is a Spanish version of SafetyWatch for the February 2018 issue of Landscape Management. It discusses how to use the rolling stop when plowing.…
The following is a Spanish version of SafetyWatch for the December 2017 issue of Landscape Management. It discusses how to deal with difficult employees. Click here for the…
The following is a Spanish version of SafetyWatch for the November 2017 issue of Landscape Management. It discusses how to avoid workplace violence. Click here…
To run a trimmer safely, operators must wear various pieces of personal protection equipment. These items include safety glasses with side shields; ear plugs or…
Jeff HeroldNov 3, 2023
I have a photograph in my office that shows a BrightView team member working on a client site in Louisville, Ky. It’s a beautiful photo…
At BrightView, we have a widely distributed business, so to standardize how we operationalize safety every day in all of our branches, our leadership team…
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) announced the recipients of this year’s Safety Recognition Awards. NALP's Safety Recognition Awards are open to the entire industry and acknowledge…
It’s important to train team members about fuel containers—sometimes called gas cans or jerry cans—that are typically used in the landscape business. They’re often red,…
Making a poor choice or a simple mistake when using a chainsaw can result in serious injury to you or bystanders and can cause significant…
Operating a walk-behind aerator, even though it’s self-propelled, requires effort, especially when turning the machine. You must raise the tines from the ground, turn the…
Marisa PalmieriNov 10, 2023
A host of serious incidents can happen when landscape trucks and trailers are improperly parked in or near roadways, the National Association of Landscape Professionals…
LM StaffFeb 8, 2017
The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) recorded 153 tree care-related occupational incidents in calendar year 2016. Ninety-two of them were fatal, compared with 79 in…
Dillon StewartMar 19, 2021
Federal investigators from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited an Indiana landscaping company, Townsend Tree Service, for the heatstroke death…
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