Park and Landscape Maintenance Safety

MES-3.2



Landscaping maintenance workers are at risk from a wide range of physical and exposure hazards, such as chemicals, noise, machinery, lifting, weather and construction-related hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has determined that landscaping is one of seven industries with high injury and illness rates. Workers who successfully complete this course will know the common hazards associated with municipal park and landscaping work and how to protect against them. Learners will be able to identify the physical and health hazards associated with park and landscaping work and their preventative measures. This course is intended for municipal park and landscaping workers and managers.