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Hedge trimming resources for safer work

Maintaining trees, hedges, and other vegetation can be dangerous. When you work on arboriculture and landscaping projects, you may be exposed to hazards related to overhead powerlines, working at heights, and power and hand tools. IHSA and Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) have developed a suite of free health and safety resources to help you understand the risks of this work—and better protect yourself and others.

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Overhead powerline hazards

Learn how to identify hidden powerlines, maintain a safe clearance distance—and more key safety steps to reduce your risk of being seriously injured or killed by electrical hazards.

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Preventing falls in landscaping and arboriculture

Stay safe when working at heights with these best practices for using extendable tools, scaffold or platform ladders, and personal protective equipment.

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Competent supervisors

Get to know supervisors' many responsibilities for maintaining workplace safety, including identifying hazards, communicating with workers, and being an accountable leader on every jobsite.

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Hiring a safe landscaper or arborist

What homeowners, tenants, and property managers need to know about health and safety requirements for landscaping and arboricultural contractors.

Training from IHSA

Learn from the best with these health and safety training courses taught by IHSA experts with years of industry experience.

Utility Line Clearing Technician Proficiency

A comprehensive program for experienced line clearing workers looking to upgrade their safe-work skills—from PPE inspection to rescue techniques—in a hands-on environment.

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Working at Heights - Fundamentals of Fall Protection

IHSA's flagship course gives you the knowledge you need to stay safe when working on ladders, elevated work platforms, and in other situations that expose you to falling.

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Line Clearing - Safety and Awareness

Valuable training to improve your awareness of line clearing hazards, including those related to working near energized electrical equipment, as well as appropriate control measures.

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Resources from WSPS

Get essential advice on performing arboriculture and landscaping work safely and confidently.

 

WSPS Landscapers

Hiring landscapers: what homeowners need to know 

Find out what to check before hiring a landscaper to ensure safe, insured, and compliant work on your property.

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WSPS Powerlines

Powerlines are dangerous: do you know how to keep your workers safe?

Learn how to work safely around overhead powerlines and when to call a certified utility arborist.

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Leading a landscaping crew: what a supervisor needs to know

Get to know the duties and training requirements for supervisors who manage landscaping crews.

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WSPS Arboriculture

8 expert tips for choosing the right tool in landscaping and arboriculture

Understand how to select the right tools and equipment to prevent injuries during landscaping work.

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More safe-work tools from WSPS

Don't miss these additional downloads, videos, and training programs that take arboricultural and landscaping health and safety to the next level.

Tailgate talks for the landscape industry

Improve communication and reinforce best practices related to chainsaw use, grinders and chippers, traffic control, and more.

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Arborist industry safe work practices guide

Get comprehensive guidance for performing tree work safely and preventing common hazards.

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Working on ladders and at heights

Watch this video for tips on working safely with ladders and at heights—to prevent serious injuries resulting from falls.

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Safety check: step ladder safety tips

Use this handy checklist to ensure that you inspect and use your step ladder correctly to reduce your risk of falling.

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Ladder safety eLearning

Take this online course and learn how to set up, use, and maintain ladders in compliance with Ontario regulations.

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