Safety Matters
Using Herbicides and Pesticides Safely
Date: June 29, 2020Category: Author:
As part of your job, you are required to handle, use, and work around herbicides and pesticides. These products are very effective in protecting plant life from pests; however, they can be dangerous to your health and the health of others on the farm or in the fields. It is important that you observe the […]
Preparing for a Second Wave of COVID-19 Cases
Date: June 16, 2020Category: Author:
Even as stay-at-home orders and restrictions are lifted, daily operations won’t be business-as-usual for many across the country. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is still going on, despite businesses reopening. Moreover, public health officials and experts are warning of a potential second wave of COVID-19 cases. Of course, no one knows if or when a second […]
Protect Yourself From Harmful Chemicals While Doing Environmental Conservation Work
Date: June 8, 2020Category: Author:
You may use a variety of chemicals while landscaping, including herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides. While these chemicals are often necessary for the proper care and maintenance of parks, gardens, and other parcels of land, they are all inherently dangerous and need to be handled and stored safely. Risks When Using Chemicals Many of the chemicals […]
Safety Considerations for 15-passenger Vans
Date: May 7, 2020Category: Author:
Across the Conservation industry, 15-passenger vans can be useful for transporting groups of people. However, these vehicles also carry unique risks. Recent research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that 15-passenger vans are more likely to be involved in single-vehicle rollover crashes (a type of crash that results in the vehicle being […]
The Volunteer Protection Act
Date: April 30, 2020Category: Author:
To promote volunteerism, the Volunteer Protection Act (VPA) was signed into law in 1997. This act pre-empts existing, looser state laws protecting nonprofit volunteers, encouraging the public to participate in social service. Overview of the Volunteer Protection Act The VPA protects volunteers against civil liability under the following conditions: The volunteer was acting within the […]