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Landscape and Horticultural Services
In Focus
Landscape and horticultural services encompass a wide range of services. Included in this category are companies engaged in landscape design and architecture; soil preparation and grading; irrigation systems; tree, shrub and lawn planting; hardscape construction including: retaining walls, pathways and patios; lawn care and landscape maintenance; arborist services including tree trimming and line clearance.

This page is maintained as a product of the Alliance between OSHA and the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET).

The following questions link to information relevant to landscape and horticultural services.
Standards What standards apply?
OSHA | National Consensus
Industry Segments What are the main industry segments and most frequently cited standards?
Landscape Counseling and Planning | Lawn and Garden Services | More
Hazards and Solutions What are common hazards and solutions found in each activity?
Soil Preparation and Grading | Irrigation | Hardscape Construction | More
Safety and Health Program How do I develop a safety and health program?
Example Programs | General Resources | Hispanic Worker Resources | More
Additional Information What additional information is available?
OSHA Consultation | Other Resources

In Focus
Hot Topics
 
Young Worker Summer Job Safety Campaign Young Worker Summer Job Safety
  • Young Workers: Landscaping - Plant Your Feet on Safe Ground!Young Workers: Landscaping - Plant Your Feet on Safe Ground! OSHA, (2006, April). Provides the young worker with some safety working tips in the areas of general safety, and recommendations to prevent injury from sun-ultraviolet radiation-heat, pesticides, electrical hazards, noise and injuries to the eye.
  • YouthRules! Provides information about Federal and State labor laws that apply to young workers. The Web page is designed to educate young workers, parents, educators, and employers about the hours youth can work, the jobs youth can do, and how to prevent workplace injuries.
Hurricane Recovery Industry Profile
  • Profile: Landscape and Horticultural Services. OSHA. Also available as a 1 MB PDF, 10 pages. Provides information for SIC Code 078 - Landscaping and Horticultural Services, including Bureau of Labor Statistics, top 10 cited standards, and potential industry hazards.
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