Safety Blog

After every injury collecting the proper items/documentation necessary helps to ensure that the claim can be filed and handled quickly and properly. If there is missing information on the FROI or missing documentation this can effect how quickly a claim…

Construction Work is responsible for three work-related fatalities a day, per year on average. Overall, one out of five deaths were in construction. Some important considerations for having a safe construction site are as follows: A Safe Work Assessment should…

As with any industry, safety is a critical element of landscaping and lawn care companies.  With the ever-changing seasons and unpredictable weather, safety is a 12-month endeavor for landscape professionals.   The best way to set yourself apart from the competition is to…

The Hierarchy of Controls is a method of controlling hazards created by the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH).  NIOSH was founded in 1970 and is a United States federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for…

Overview Ergonomics is the study of people’s efficiency in their working environment.  Ergonomics aims to improve workspaces and environments to minimize the risk of injury or harm to the worker.  While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not have a specific…

Poor hydration can lead to heat stress and be a major factor in the safety of occupational workers.  Unlike the conventional athlete, the occupational worker, one who performs physical labor for an occupation, is often faced with repeated days of 8…

Summer is quickly approaching and summertime often means increased business for country clubs and golf courses alike.  While everyone appreciates an uptick in customers, this increased workload can present additional hazards to employees that may be amplified by longer hours, change…

Historically, distracted driving causes unsafe driving. Cell phones and other mobile devices create an even larger distracted driving problem. A driver taking his or her eyes off the road for two seconds doubles the chance of being involved in a…

One of the most important components of a comprehensive safety program is to have a strong set of accident investigation procedures in place.  Every incident should be investigated and employees should be encouraged to report all incidents, no matter how minor…

As we are quickly approaching the mid-point of the 2021 year, we would like to point out a trend we are seeing this year as it relates to on-the-job injuries.  We are experiencing an increase of severe injuries related to the…