Job tasks change seasonally for a landscaper, but power and hand tools and exposure to bugs and the elements last all year long. Know safe work practices to avoid cuts, punctures, and amputations. Protect yourself from critters, sun, heat, and cold that you encounter outdoors.

HARMS/HAZARDS OF LANDSCAPING WORK

Motor Vehicles and Equipment Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of fatal accidents among landscapers. This includes traffic accidents (frequent travel from job to job means more time on the road) and struck-by incidents. Planning before the job begins and controlling traffic during the job, such as through the use of a flagger, […]