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Safety is a lot of work. But Belknap Landscape Co., in Gilford, New Hampshire, prioritizes safety, making it an every day part of doing business. āThe most important reason that safety is so critical is that we want our employees to go home in the same conditionāif not betterāeach day,ā says Angie Carignan, human resources […]
If you walk into the lobby at Raimondi Horticultural Group, in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, you instantly spot the National Association of Landscape Professionals Safety Recognition Awards it won for safe operations. They are on display for all to see. Raimondiās CEO and president Chris Raimondi says the awards are a visible reminder to employees that […]
Article Author Olivia McMurrey, member of the NALP Safety and Risk ManagementĀ CommitteeĀ As safety training at many landscape companies has become more in-depth ā to better protect workers and to satisfy OSHA expectations ā it is demanding more of managersā time, and keeping track of all the physical paperwork is challenging. Bryce Christianson, founder and […]
In recognition of the National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls, NALP would like to remind our members and other green industry employers to observe these fall prevention safety tips:Ā
Share the creative, unique ways that you incorporate safety into your daily routine at the office and be entered to win an Apple Watch! Run an annual fitness competition at the office? Do a creative team stretching routine? Have creative ways to track and share your “no accident” record with staff? We would love to […]
Last week the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued new rules related to silica which could impact any landscape companies that drill, cut, crush, or grind silica-containing materials such as concrete and stone, and requires controls to keep workers from breathing silica dust. OSHA indicated that they issued the rule to curb lung cancer, […]
Edward J. Snyder III, Owner Greenleaf Services, Inc. located in Linville, N.C. was one of PLANETās recent Safety Recognition Awards winners but notably one of the seven recipients to have won the āBest of the Bestā award. This particular award honors the companies that have won the Overall Safety Achievement AwardāGold Performance status for the […]
As President of Ecolawn Inc. located in Eastlake, Ohio, weāre a small family owned lawn care company serving the Greater Cleveland area since 1993. I joined the STARS Safe Company Program (Safety Training Achieves Remarkable Success) in 2006 and itās a privilege to have received the āBest of the Bestā award, as part of PLANETās […]
Itās been a busy year around the PLANET office! From planning our annual events that bring PLANET members together, to keeping you informed of the most up-to-date industry information, PLANET staff has been on its toes. Youāre well aware of the products, programs, and services PLANET brings to you. But, you might not know about […]
Ā Safety is a major part of Toddās Enviroscapes business plan as it should be for any landscaping company.Ā Ā Enviroscapes has learned over the years that if you are verbal about having a safe work place throughout your entire staff; it ultimately creates a safer work environment. They have scheduled weekly meetings on Wednesday mornings […]
