String Trimmer Safety
Keep this String Trimmer Safety talk tied to the job in front of the crew. Cover flying debris, rotating line and bystander exposure, then confirm the setup and who is responsible for the key controls.
Toolbox talks by trade
Landscaping & Grounds toolbox talks.
12 field-ready talks for landscaping & grounds work. Each one now includes a fuller leader guide, real stop-work triggers, useful crew questions and a two-page printable PDF with sign-off.
Lawn Mower & Zero-Turn Safety
Use today's Lawn Mower & Zero-Turn Safety talk as a quick crew check on rollover, thrown objects and pedestrian contact. Talk through the real conditions, the controls in place and what would make the crew stop and reset the job.
Chainsaw Safety for Grounds Work
Chainsaw Safety for Grounds Work can go wrong fast when kickback, cuts and falling limbs. Use the job in front of you to show the crew where the exposure is and how it will be controlled.
Wood Chipper Safety
Today's topic is Wood Chipper Safety. Focus on entanglement, thrown material and feed hazards, then walk the crew through the actual setup, work area and stop-work conditions.
Hedge Trimmer Safety
Before work starts, use this Hedge Trimmer Safety talk to cover blade contact, overhead cutting and cord hazards. Point out the equipment, work zone and controls the crew will rely on today.
Pesticide & Herbicide Awareness
Take a few minutes before the task to cover Pesticide & Herbicide Awareness. The main concern is chemical exposure, drift and contaminated PPE, so make sure everyone sees the exposure and knows the plan before work begins.
Outdoor Power Equipment Fueling
Today's topic is Outdoor Power Equipment Fueling. Focus on fuel vapors, hot engines and ignition sources, then walk the crew through the actual setup, work area and stop-work conditions.
Heat Stress in Landscaping
Keep this Heat Stress in Landscaping talk tied to the job in front of the crew. Cover heat illness, dehydration and direct sun, then confirm the setup and who is responsible for the key controls.
Working Near Traffic & Parking Lots
Use today's Working Near Traffic & Parking Lots talk as a quick crew check on moving vehicles, blind spots and changing pedestrian paths. Talk through the real conditions, the controls in place and what would make the crew stop and reset the job.
Tree Limb & Overhead Hazard Awareness
Take a few minutes before the task to cover Tree Limb & Overhead Hazard Awareness. The main concern is falling limbs, overhead lines and unstable trees, so make sure everyone sees the exposure and knows the plan before work begins.
Stump Grinder Safety
Use this leader guide before stump grinder safety work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.
Irrigation Trenching & Utility Awareness
Use this leader guide before irrigation trenching & utility awareness work to review the real setup, the controls that need to be in place, and the conditions that should stop the task.