Are new OSHA heat standards on the horizon?
Sam Steel, Ed.D., safety adviser for the NALP, says new, stricter heat standards from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are on the horizon. read more
Lightweight pants from Arborwear offer a new option for chainsaw protection
Arborwear introduced a new line of chainsaw protection called Dogwood Chainsaw Pants. Lightweight and breathable, the pants are designed for hot weather. read more
The must-have maintenance PPE you need to stay safe on-site
It can be easy for contractors to overlook safety but in order to stay safe on-site, follow these PPE recommendations from industry experts. read more
Stump grinding safety tips
Experts from Ryan Lawn & Tree and SavATree detail ways to prepare to grind a stump and tips to stay safe while providing a potentially dangerous service. read more
Why a landscaping company stretches before heading out to job sites
How one green industry company brought in a physical therapy firm to teach employees the importance of preventive stretching. read more
Genie offering free online supervisor training course for safety week
The first week of May, OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down week raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to end fall fatalities and injuries on construction sites. During this year’s safety week, Genie is offering complimentary online job site supervisor training for work sites where mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPS), such as boom or scissor lifts, are used to... read more
