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Can You Dig It? (PDF)
http://www.nasda.org/StaticContent/workersafety/DigItBrochure/Digeng.pdf
(NASDA)
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A Safety & Health Guide for Young Workers in Landscaping, Greenhouses, & Nurseries
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Preventing Tree Planting Injuries (PDF)
http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/assets/pdf/treeplanting.pdf
(WorkSafe Online - Workers' Compensation Board of BC)
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This WorkSafe BC booklet provides information on how you can prevent injuries when planting trees. Because of the physical demands of the job, tree planters in B.C. are at risk of getting injured at work. These injuries occur mostly to the muscles, tendons, nerves, and ligaments.
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Safety Tips Sheet No. 4: Reducing the Risk of an Amputation (PDF)
http://landcarenetwork.org/planetFile/pdfs/PLANETSafetyTips4feb06.pdf
(PLANET)
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This is the fourth in a series of Safety Tips Sheets developed by the Professional Landcare Network concerning the four major hazards identified through our OSHA-PLANET Alliance. This Safety Tips Sheet is available in both English and Spanish.
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Agricultural/industrial Mower Safety
http://www.nasdonline.org/document/61/d001625/agricultural-industrial-mower-safety.html
(NASD)
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The following script can be used to deliver a 15-minute training session to employees. You may wish to have equipment on hand to point out safety features and demonstrate correct operating procedures. The text emphasizes important points related to agricultural/industrial mower safety.
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Dangers of Heat Stress
http://www.nasdonline.org/document/53/d001633/dangers-of-heat-stress.html
(NASD)
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The following script can be used to deliver a 15-minute training session to employees. The text explains the impact that hot weather work can have on health, describes preventive measures, and touches briefly on first aid.
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Ergonomics for very small business – Landscaping Poster (PDF)
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/Erg_Landscaping.pdf
(CA DOSH)
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Work smarter, not harder. Think ergonomics – fitting the task to the person for very small business landscaping.
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Lawn Equipment Safety – A 5-Minute Safety Training Aid (PDF)
http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/pubs/videoresource/t5lawnequip.pdf
(TDI)
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Many injuries result from the misuse of power push mowers and power line trimmers. Help reduce these accidents by following a few simple safety precautions.
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Safety Tips Sheet No. 3: Driving Defensively to Reduce the Risk of a Motor Vehicle Crash (PDF)
http://planetfile.objectwareinc.com/pdfs/PLANETSafetyTips3nov05.pdf
(PLANET)
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This is the third in a series of Safety Tips Sheets developed by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) concerning the four major hazards identified through our OSHA-PLANET Alliance. This Safety Tips Sheet is available in both English and Spanish.
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Safety Tips Sheet No. 2: Reducing the Risk of Lifting Injuries in the Landscape and Horticulture Industries (PDF)
http://planetfile.objectwareinc.com/pdfs/PLANETSafetyTips2july05.pdf
(PLANET)
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This is the second in a series of Safety Tips Sheets developed by the Professional Landcare Network concerning the four major hazards identified through our OSHA-PLANET Alliance. This Safety Tips Sheet is available in both English and Spanish.
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Safety Tips Sheet No. 1: Slip and Trip Injuries (PDF)
http://planetfile.objectwareinc.com/pdfs/PLANETSafetyTips1april05.pdf
(PLANET)
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This is the first in a series of Safety Tips Sheets developed by the Professional Landcare Network on the four major hazards identified through our OSHA-PLANET Alliance. This Safety Tips Sheet is available in both English and Spanish.
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National Agricultural Safety Database - Landscape Safety Series
http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/menu/state/arizona.html
(NASD)
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The Landscape Safety Series includes 18 modules on safety topics, available in English and Spanish, related to the landscaping industry.
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Guidelines for work practices using Wood Chippers
http://www.gov.mb.ca/labour/safety/guidelines/woodchipper.html
(Manitoba Labor and Immigration)
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It is essential that proper work practices be utilized to ensure that the wood chipping operation is undertaken in a safe manner. The following information is provided to you as a guideline for safe operation of this equipment.
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