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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 […]
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 […]
Is āsafety firstā just a motto at your organization, or is it a belief lived out on a daily basis? When your crews are out completing jobs, it can be easy to forget about safe practices and the possible consequences, but accidents can happen in a split second and result in long-term implications. Benefits of […]
When clients are counting on your team to clear snow so they can continue to operate without disruptions, it can be easy to assume those equipped with a plow wonāt be affected by the snow themselves. However, itās critical to prepare and protect your crews from these scenarios where they may become stranded or stuck […]
If your landscape company offers holiday decor services, chances are youāve been installing lights for a while already if you have commercial clients and probably some eager residential clients as well. However, no matter how long your business has been hanging lights, itās always important to stress ladder safety to your crews. Your team may […]
Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November at 2 a.m. and while āfalling backā technically provides an extra hour of sleep, it can also throw off peopleās circadian rhythm, resulting in increased drowsiness. Drowsy driving is impaired driving so it is critical your team understands the importance of being well-rested before getting […]
Hearing loss is the most common occupational disease in the U.S., and often, people donāt realize it is happening until it is too late. October is National Protect Your Hearing Month and a great time to talk to your team about how they can protect their hearing while working. The Centers for Disease Control and […]
Michael Hatcher & Associates, based in Olive Branch, Mississippi, has a fleet of over 70 vehicles on the road every day. They have achieved an average annual reduction of 95% in the cost of their auto claims and an 87% reduction in the frequency of auto claims. This is in part thanks to their partnership […]
