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You may think slip and fall incidents are only a concern if you provide snow and ice management services, but slip and falls, as well as trip and falls, are becoming an increasing issue for landscape maintenance companies. āThere is a direct connection between the increasing advertising by personal injury law firms, the number of […]
Technology is frequently implemented to boost speed and efficiency, but it can also impact your teamās overall safety. Some of these tools are becoming more commonplace, while others are more recent introductions. As you consider ways to strengthen your safety measures, donāt forget to look at different ways technology can be integrated as well. AI […]
As we head into the hottest months of the year, it is more important than ever to ensure you have a heat acclimatization program in place to protect new hires. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), nearly three out of four fatalities from heat illness happen during the first week of work. […]
In a perfect world, your landscape crews will never encounter anything unexpected while servicing client properties. They will execute the job efficiently and move on to the next site. However, there are numerous unexpected incidents that can throw your team for a loop. This is why itās important to train in advance on how they […]
There are numerous factors that determine your landscape companyās insurance premiums. While some elements are beyond your control, improving your risk profile is an area you can influence. How often you have claims, their severity, claim costs and the nature of your business all shape your insurance risk profile. Lower Your Frequency of Claims The […]
Your team works with a variety of equipment on a regular basis, and many of these tools can pose serious hazards if not operated in a safe manner. Encouraging simple safety habits can drastically decrease the number of injuries caused by equipment on the job. Conduct Daily Pre-Use Inspections Just because a piece of equipment […]
Itās easy to say, āsafety first,ā but if your employees arenāt engaged, it can be much harder for your company to be safe in practice. Positive reinforcement can be a useful tool for motivating your team to work with safety top of mind. Rather than only reprimanding those who mess up, commend your team members […]
June marks National Safety Month and the National Safety Council (NSC) has broken the month up into weekly safety topics. For the week of June 1-7, the focus is on continuous improvement. Safety isnāt something that has a finish line so even if your landscape company focuses on safety currently, there are always ways to […]
When youāre on the smaller side or when your business is simply mowing lawns, you may think contracts arenāt necessary unless youāre working for a large commercial customer or general contractor. However, failing to utilize contracts for your jobs can leave your company wide open to lawsuits and leave you with no legal recourse if […]
Mowers are one of the most ubiquitous pieces of equipment in the lawn and landscape industry, but they can also be the cause of numerous hazards. Each year, approximately 70,000 people are treated in hospital emergency rooms for mower-related injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Additionally, about 90 people die annually due […]
