Articles by Barbara Mulhern - Landscape Management

Articles by Barbara Mulhern

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Hispanic workers: Don't be caught off guard by cultural issues

Aug 19, 2009
By:Barbara Mulhern

Understanding your Hispanic workers' cultures will not only improve relationships; it also makes good business sense.

How well do you communicate with your Hispanic workers?

Jul 1, 2009
By:Barbara Mulhern

Have you ever noticed that the phrases used by some of your Hispanic crew members are a little bit different than those of others? If so, it may be that they are speaking different dialects of Spanish.

Tales from the trench

Apr 1, 2009
By:Barbara Mulhern, T.J. Lentz

Be responsible and make sure your crews aren't digging their own graves.

Trenching, Part 2: Steps for employers

Feb 4, 2009
By:Barbara Mulhern, T.J. Lentz

What follow are some important steps to take to help protect your workers from serious injury or death in trenching/excavation activities.

Trenching, Part I: Don't dig your own grave

Jan 21, 2009
By:Barbara Mulhern, T.J. Lentz

In this first installment of a two-part series, learn how workers involved in trenching and excavation are at high risk of death.

Transportation-related deaths can be prevented

Dec 22, 2008
By:Barbara Mulhern

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) notes that the fatality rate for the landscape services industry is approximately 25 deaths per 100,000 workers — similar to that of more recognized high-risk industries such as agriculture and mining.