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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.
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What standards apply?
OSHA | National Consensus |
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What are the main industry segments and most frequently cited standards?
Landscape Counseling and Planning | Lawn and Garden Services | More |
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What are common hazards and solutions found in each activity?
Soil Preparation and Grading | Irrigation | Hardscape Construction | More |
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How do I develop a safety and health program?
Example Programs | General Resources | Hispanic Worker Resources | More |
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What additional information is available?
OSHA Consultation | Other Resources |
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Hot Topics
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Teen Summer Job Safety Campaign
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 Teen Workers: Landscaping - Plant Your Feet on Safe Ground! OSHA, (2006,
April). Provides the working teen 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 teens, parents, educators, and employers about the hours youth can work, the jobs youth can do, and how to prevent workplace injuries.
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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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