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 May 2018 issue of Landscape Management. It discusses transportation of dangerous goods. Click here for…
LM StaffNov 3, 2023
Anyone who works with dangerous goods or hazardous materials should have transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) training, including employees in shipping, drivers, people who…
The following is a Spanish version of SafetyWatch from the April 2018 issue of Landscape Management. It discusses how to handle spills. Click here for…
Implement a spill response plan to ensure that your company is handling hazardous materials safely. Make sure your company uses approved and appropriate containers for…
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…
It’s important for companies to implement and execute lockout/tag-out (LOTO) procedures. LOTO is necessary whenever cleaning, maintenance, repair and/or inspection is performed on any machinery,…
To plow more effectively, consider using the rolling stop technique. The rolling stop is a great way to preserve your tractor’s brakes and pile snow.…
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 January 2018 issue of Landscape Management. It discusses how to set expectations. Click here for…
Setting expectations is an important process for a safe and efficient job site. Once you have your goals established, share them with your crew. Make…
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…
There are a few common types of difficult employees, but things are rarely as clear-cut as we might like them to be. Some employees will…
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…
Workplace violence is defined as physical force, an attempt at physical force or a threat of physical force by someone against a worker in a…
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…
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…
Every experienced landscaper will tell you a story of the wrong fuel being used in a piece of equipment. There are two possible outcomes—both bad:…
Here are a few guidelines for loading and securing your landscape equipment trailer. Remember to check with your state or province for specific regulations. Load…
A fertilizer spreader is used to apply fertilizer and other granular products to surfaces. When properly maintained, the machine will spread products evenly and consistently…
Avoid running an aerator with the tines down over hard surfaces or any surface you don’t want to aerate. It may damage the tines, and…
Driving is a sensory experience. You depend on your eyes, ears, nose and other senses to identify problems on the road or with your vehicle.…
