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Landscape and horticultural services encompass a wide range of services and hazards. Industry hazards are addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry or construction, depending on whether the work is considered maintenance or building activity. Employers in landscaping may also fall under a new rulemaking project on Tree Care Operations. Many workers in the industry are Hispanic. Employers must provide all required training to workers in a language and vocabulary they can understand. OSHA offers small businesses confidential advice for complying with its standards. OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program can work with you to address standards, training workers, and specific safety concerns at no cost. Contact your local office, and schedule a consultation visit. Let's block ads! (Why?)

After choosing the right ladder for the job, always inspect the ladder before using it. Check the ladder carefully to ensure there are no visible defects and that it is in good working condition. Also, inspect the ladder according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If the ladder is damaged, it must be removed from service and tagged until repaired or discarded. Let's block ads! (Why?)

National Emphasis Programs (NEPs) are temporary programs that focus OSHA resources on particular hazards and high-hazard industries. New and existing programs are evaluated using inspection data, injury and illness data, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports, peer-reviewed literature, analysis of inspection findings, and other information. Let's block ads! (Why?)

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Joseph Hughes, Jr.Deputy Assistant Secretary for Pandemic and Emergency Response Joseph “Chip” Hughes, Jr. has more than thirty years as a civil servant focusing on assuring the safety and health of America’s workforce, primarily as director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Worker Training Program. Full bio Let's block ads! (Why?)

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Workers who test positive for COVID-19 will be notified of their test result by their healthcare providers or public health department and will likely be advised to self-isolate or seek medical care. OSHA recommends that workers tell their supervisors if they have tested positive so that employers can take steps, such as cleaning and disinfection, to protect other workers. Employers who become aware of a case among their workers should follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations. Let's block ads! (Why?)