Commercial landscape crews run into safety risks every day. Whether it’s fall risks, hazardous trees, or equipment failures, landscape crews must stay vigilant while on job sites so they can return safely to their families at the end of the day.
Not only do job site accidents affect the crew, but they also affect job progress and oversight. All-stops require crews to put a complete pause on all work while assessing a potential injury, causing delays in tasks and management duties.
But how can landscape crews create a culture of safety on their job sites? By implementing best management practices, crews can reduce hazards while remaining efficient.
3 Simple Steps to Stay Safe on the Job
- Start the day off right – Stretching and work overview at the staging site not only helps reduce accidents on-site, but also creates camaraderie among crew members. These morning meetings help crews warm up their bodies for physical labor while providing specific information about the job site for the day, providing an additional opportunity for crew bonding.
- Gear up – Proper PPE is integral to remain safe on the job. Not only should crews always wear PPE during the job, but it should fit properly according to the appropriate standards. PPE not only reduces injuries on the job site, but it also shows your crew’s professionalism, leadership, and experience.
- Stay on task – Each crew member is responsible for a task on the job site and must uphold their part in the job. By adhering to the assignment plan, crews are less likely to make mistakes in the field. Safety managers, operation managers, and skills trainers can all help maintain the status quo on job sites.
More Than a Set of Rules
Safety should be the number one value of a landscape crew. If crews meet and exceed safety standards, property managers can see that crews not only prioritize their own safety, but the safety of the public and other crews that may be on-site.
Davey understands the importance of a safe job site and continually implements the latest best practices to ensure each work site goes beyond safety standards.
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