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Some Common
Landscaping Hazards
From OSHA:
Cuts and Amputations
Electrical
Ergonomics
Hand Injuries
Heat/Cold Stress
Lifting
Motor Vehicles
Noise
Pesticides/Chemicals
Slips, Trips and Falls
Soil Preparation and
Grading
Primary hazards include: Solutions:
Equipment Accidents Train and certify operators
Slips and trips - uneven terrain Wear boots with traction soles
Vehicle Accidents Train and certify drivers
Cuts and amputations Stay clear of tiller blades
Hearing loss Wear ear protection
Irrigation
Primary hazards include: Solutions:
Glue and primer hazards Wear protective gloves
Amputation Stay clear of trencher
blades/Inspect equipment
Electrocution Call for utility locates
Hardscape Construction
Primary hazards include: Solutions:
Cuts and amputations Saw training/Ensure equipment safeguards are in place and functional
Hearing loss Wear hearin protection
Lifting-related injuries Get help lifting/Lift safely/Stretching
Slips and trips Keep job site clean
Struck by Follow SOP's/Wear personal
protective equipment
Trenching/Excavation Protective systems/Training
Planting
Primary hazards include: Solutions:
Lifting-related injuries Get help lifting/Lift safely/Stretching
Heat stress Drink enough water/Pay attention to body signals/Rest breaks/Work and rest in shade when possible
Cuts and hand injuries Wear gloves/Inspect tools and equipment
before use
Slips, trips and falls Keep job site clean
Vehicle accidents Train and certify drivers
Lawn and Landscape
MaintenancePrimary hazards include: Solutions:
Cuts and amputations Keep clear of rotating mower and brush-cutting blades
Hand injuries Wear gloves
Chemical exposure Read and obey MSDS form
information/Implement effective
hazard communication program that
includes employee training
Eye injury Wear protective goggles when using
blowers
Hearing loss Wear ear protection when using power equipment
Ergonomics Maintain comfortable mower settings/Use safe-lifting techniques.
Vehicle accidents Train drivers
Tree Care
Primary hazards include: Solutions:
Struck by Use PPE (eg, hard hat), know drop zone
Cuts and amputations Train safe chainsaw use and wear chaps
Eye damage Wear protective eyewear
Hearing damage Wear ear protection for chipping/chainsaw
Electrocution Comply with OSHA
clearance rules
Slips, trips and falls Use proper tree tie-in
Equipment training
Forklift
Tractor
Skid-steer
Zero-turn mover
Stand behind equipment
Trenchers
Other earthmoving
equipment
Cuts and amputations
Keep all guards in place
Replace damaged guards
Do not service/clear running equipment or
machinery.
Electrocution
Contact utilities before
digging.
Communicate the
electrical hazards with
employees.
Be aware of overhead
power lines.
Eye Injuries
Thousands of people are blinded each year
from work-related eye injuries. According to the
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nearly three
out of five workers are injured while failing to
wear eye and face protection.
Safety Glasses
If you buy cheap, goofy looking safety glasses,
nobody is going to use them.
Spend the extra money.
Buy tinted glasses for outdoor use.