Safety
Apr 15, 2013
Garden training video first of its kind
Thanks to the Landscape Ontario Garden Centre Sector Group, garden centres across Canada have a new tool to train employees.
Feb 15, 2013
New program requires safety awareness training
New requirements will force employers to ensure that all workers and supervisors complete occupational health and safety awareness training programs.
Feb 15, 2013
New business guide available to improve safety system
A new guide, designed to assist in developing a health and safety system, is now available to members of Landscape Ontario.
Oct 15, 2012
CSA S250 improves safety
In the landscape industry, landscape architects and contractors are required to produce as-built drawings.
Jul 15, 2012
Employers required to post safety poster
The poster summarizes workers’ health and safety rights and responsibilities and the responsibilities of employers and supervisors.
May 15, 2012
Protect outdoor workers from heat stress
When heat is combined with other stresses such as hard physical work, loss of fluids, fatigue or some medical conditions, it may lead to heat–related illness, disability and even death.
Apr 1, 2012
The health and safety game
Landscape crews at Humphries Landscape Services start each day playing bingo .
Sep 15, 2011
New ag equipment guide from MTO
The Ministry of Transportation has developed a guide to provide general information and clarification for the laws that apply to farm equipment, and select provisions that apply to farm trucks.