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Heat safety is an essential aspect of working in the landscape industry and should not be taken lightly. The U.S. Department of Laborās Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that between 2021 and 2024, exposure to environmental heat resulted in an average of 48 fatalities per year, but this does not capture the number of heat-related […]
Emergency room visits for tick bites have been exploding this year, and while they are commonly prevalent in the Northwest and the Upper Midwest, tick populations have been spreading beyond into states including Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. Tick bites can be far more than a simple nuisance, as they are the vector […]
Safety is top of mind in the landscape industry, but one area that can be overlooked is creating a feeling of psychological safety in the workplace. Psychological safety is about creating a sense of trust where employees feel they can express their opinions honestly without fear of humiliation or punishment. It is not a way […]
In the midst of the busy growing season, it can be challenging to find the time to focus on specific safety issues. Crews are trying to operate as efficiently as possible, but when safety isnāt top of mind, it can result in costly injuries. Your team members can encounter a combination of hazards on a […]
Safety is paramount for any landscape company, but Ryan Pontzloff, owner of Px3 Landscaping LLC, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, approaches it from the lens of a volunteer firefighter. āBeing a volunteer firefighter in the communities in which your company operates really shifts your focus,ā Pontzloff says. āYou get to learn street names and addresses through […]
Driving habits have a major impact on employee health and your bottom line. A five-year study from PubMed found that traffic accidents were the leading cause of death among landscape employees. From an insurance standpoint, the average driving accident costs an employer over $90,000 when someone is injured. When accidents happen, insurance premiums can go […]
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. […]
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 […]
