Safe utility vehicle operation is always a part of the job when it comes to turf management. From lightweight to heavy duty, you will come across a variety of utility vehicles on the clock. Because workers and working materials are transported every day, it’s imperative to know your way around utility vehicles. Whether you’re operating […]
Category Archives: Safety
Sun Protection
Outdoor workers are exposed to the sun’s rays for extended periods of time, and working outdoors day after day leads to cumulative damage that organizations and workers alike need to take into serious consideration. In fact, some workers can expect to spend eight hours or more outside every day. Many of these workers enjoy working […]
Safe Mower Operation
We’re talking about turf care, so this topic is a must. It’s the responsibility of every organization and every individual worker to ensure that everyone is aware of—and follows—the proper mower operation practices to avoid injury and increasing productivity. Maintain awareness of the conditions at your work site, as well as your current surroundings on […]
Refueling Equipment
We use fuel sources every day in turf maintenance to operate all kinds of vehicles and equipment. And while most of us understand that fuel is flammable (surprise, surprise), and requires special care when using, this doesn’t mean that we inherently know the right way to handle, store, and transport fuel in the workplace. Unfortunately, […]
Lockout-Tagout
Anyone who’s worked with machinery, or even just in a store that utilizes a compactor, has probably heard the term “Lock Out/Tag Out” (or LOTO) before. And while most workers understand LOTO as simply don’t touch a machine if it has a tag, there is a lot more to the LOTO process than you might […]
Heat Illness
Heat illness doesn’t just affect the elderly and sick; it can happen to anyone who works in the heat for too long, including you. Outdoor and shop workers are among those most at risk for heat stroke and heat-related illnesses. Therefore, it’s your responsibility to know the risks of heat illness, how to avoid it, […]
Hearing Safety
Hearing loss is the most common work-related health problem for employees in the United States. And not only is it devastating, but it is also almost always painless; you could be sustaining serious damage to your hearing every day without even realizing it. Once your hearing is permanently damaged, there is nothing you can do […]
Hazardous Materials
Most of us handle at least one type of hazardous material during a typical workday. And while most of these chemicals pose little threat to worker safety, others can be incredibly dangerous, especially if not handled properly. Whether you deal with hazardous materials on a daily or occasional basis, it’s vital that you understand how […]
Golf Etiquette and Safety
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Fire Safety
A fire is both one of the most common and also the most devastating hazards that a workplace needs to prepare for. Fires in the turf care industry can happen almost anywhere—out on the turf, in the shop or in any other structure on the property. And because 80,000 workplace fires take place every year […]
