Archives for September 2020
Preventing Overexertion at Work
Date: September 29, 2020Category: Author:
Preventing Overexertion at Work According to the National Safety Council, overexertion is the third-leading cause of injury in the United States—with an estimated 3.5 million overexertion injuries taking place each year. These injuries can happen in the workplace when you push your body beyond its physical limits during a task. Overexertion injuries are typically caused […]
California Authorizes Stop-Work Orders and Requires Worker Exposure Notices for COVID-19
Date: September 23, 2020Category: Author:
On Sept. 17, 2020, California enacted a new law (AB 685) that authorizes the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (the Division) to issue stop-work orders for facilities or operations that pose an imminent COVID-19 hazard to workers. The new law also requires employers to: Notify workers when they have potentially been exposed to […]
Conservation Safety – Transporting Equipment
Date: September 21, 2020Category: Author:
Whether you’re transporting equipment just down the street or for an extended distance, be sure to follow this load securement guidance to keep yourself, the equipment being transported and others safe on the road. Transporting Equipment Many landscaping tasks require the transportation of equipment and tools between job sites. As such, it’s important to secure […]
Distracted Driving Awareness Month 2020
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Distracted Driving Awareness Month 2020 – Infographic
Department of Labor Issues Guidance on Tracking Hours of Work for Remote Employees
Date: September 2, 2020Category: Author:
On Aug. 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2020-5 to remind employers of their obligation to accurately account for the number of hours their employees work away from the employer’s facilities. While the bulletin was issued in response to the high number of employees working remotely because of […]