Tag: safety

Heat Safety

New Federal Rules Will Help Reduce Heat-Related Worker Deaths

Record-breaking temperatures in 2021 — including July, the earth’s hottest month on record with 200 million Americans under heat advisories — increased worker deaths...
Construction

Online OSHA Construction Safety Course Geared To Landscapers

The OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Course, hosted by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), is temporarily being offered online via Zoom due to...
safety

NALP Announces 2021 Safety Recognition Award Winners

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) announced the recipients of this year’s Safety Recognition Awards on October 26 at its annual conference, LANDSCAPES...
Staff Safety

Snow Work And Staff Safety

  This information from the Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) appeared in a past year on turfmagazine.com. The advice remains timely, especially as many...
Turf Fall 2021 Issue

Turf Fall 2021 Issue

Editor's Letter: Winter Is Coming Right now there’s a squirrel causing a ruckus outside. Last night I could hear the crickets. It’s that lovely, fleeting...
ISOtunes Headphone

ISOtunes Expands Headphone Roster With Two New Designs

ISOtunes has launched two new headphones: ISOtunes XTRA 2.0 and ISOtunes LINK. While LINK is the first Bluetooth earmuff headphone for the company, XTRA...
government sector

Government Sector And Green Services

In this increasingly post-COVID age of opportunities, you may be thinking: How can I maintain my landscape and turf management business while also growing...
Genie worksite training

Genie Offers Free Mobile Elevating Work Platforms Supervisor Training

Each year during the first week of May, OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down week raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to...

Husqvarna Launches 525DEPS MADSAW

MADSAW, the first and only dielectric gas-powered pole saw for tree care and utility professionals, sets a benchmark for performance, versatility, safety.
National Park Service

National Park Service Requires Masks At Parks, Federal Buildings

To protect the health of those who live, work and visit U.S. national parks and facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order...
Autonomous Snow Plow

Remote-Operated, Autonomous Industrial Snow Plow Hits The Market

Teleo and Storm Equipment have introduced America’s only remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow.
Vulcan

Proposed Tax Break For Government Snow Removal Equipment In CA

California Senate Bill 546 proposes an exemption from the state sales and use tax for public entities purchasing dedicated snow removal vehicles.

Featured Videos

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Stumpy

Final Bloom Of Beloved “Stumpy” Cherry Tree Is National News

Stumpy, a scraggly cherry tree who became beloved as a symbol of resilience during the pandemic, is marking its last Spring. Seawall rehabilitation of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. will require its removal in May.
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It’s Spring! Get A Jump On Invasive Insects With These USDA Updates

Today's the first day of Spring and along with greening turfgrass, singing birds, and blooming daffodils, are the far less welcome signs of warming temperatures—the return of hungry invasive insects.
Design-Build Equipment

Get Equipped: Design-Build Equipment

From trenchers to compact track loaders and excavators, this assortment of design-build equipment will help your professional lawn care and landscaping services team get the job done.
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Lakeside Landscape Project: Manitou Watch

Twin Bay Landscaping designs dunegrasses, a boardwalk, and cozy gathering spaces to honor the lake life.