Landscape and Horticultural Services
Additional Resources
Employer Resources
Other Resources
- Leaving a Job Site in the Middle of a Landscape Design/Build Installation Project, Español. Through the OSHA and National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) alliance, this resource provides safety tips for leaving a job site, including information related to site access and security, slipping/tripping hazards, and equipment and materials. (2012, November; Spanish translation March 2013).
- Interior Plantscaping General Safety Tips Card, Español. Through the OSHA and NALP Alliance, this card describes general safety tips to help prevent injuries during interior plantscaping activities. (2012, November; Spanish translation; 2013, January).
- Mobile Device Distractions in the Workplace, Español. Through the OSHA and NALP Alliance, this resource addresses mobile device distractions in the workplace. (2015, March; Spanish 2015, May).
- NIOSH Extramural Research and Training Programs. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Represents a major NIOSH effort to protect the health and safety of agricultural workers and their families.
Equipment
- Gasoline Powered Cut-off Machines Card, Español. Through the OSHA and National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) alliance, this card provides general safety tips to help prevent injuries while working with gasoline powered cut-off machines. (2008, November, Updated 2009, March).
- Securing Equipment Safely for Transport, Español. Through the OSHA and NALP alliance, this card addresses properly securing landscape equipment for transport. (2015, March; Spanish 2015, May).
- Safe Fueling of Vehicles, Equipment, and Containers with Liquid Fuels (Gasoline and Diesel) Card, Español. Through the OSHA and NALP alliance, this card provides safety tips to help prevent injuries and fatalities while adding fuel to landscaping vehicles and equipment. (2017, February).
- Operator Safety Videos. Altec. These videos are designed to familiarize you with the unit or product and are not a substitute for general training.
Ergonomics
- Preventing Repetitive Motion Injuries in Interior Plantscaping, Español. Through the OSHA and National Association of Landcape Professionals (NALP) alliance, this resource provides general safety information on preventing and reducing the severity of repetitive motion injuries in interior landscaping. (2013, September; Spanish translation October 2013).
Motor Vehicle Safety
- Safety Tips Sheet No. 3: Driving Defensively to Reduce the Risk of a Motor Vehicle Crash, Español. Through the OSHA and National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) alliance, this tip sheet describes possible conditions that could cause a motor vehicle crash and offers defensive driving safety tips. (2006, June).
- Roadside Safety, Español. Through the OSHA and NALP alliance, this resource provides general safety information on working safely near motor vehicle traffic during landscaping projects, including through use of safety apparel and temporary traffic safety barriers. (2013, September; Spanish translation November 2013).
Personal Protective Equipment
- Personal Protective Equipment for Mixing Chemicals in Lawn Care Card, Español. Through the OSHA and National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) alliance, this resource describes best practices for personal protective equipment when mixing chemicals in lawn care. (2008, November, Updated March, 2009).
- Preventing Injuries to your Eyes and Ears in Landscaping Card, Español. Through the OSHA and NALP alliance, this resource provides general safety tips to prevent injuries to eyes and ears during landscaping. (2012, November; Spanish Translation 2013, January).