WHAT’S AT STAKE

Uneven ground, debris, tools, and wet grass are all potential causes of slips, trips, and falls for landscape and lawn maintenance workers. When the work area is not kept clean, the risk of slips, trips, and falls increases.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

Slips, trips, and falls are especially dangerous for landscape workers because of the risk of falling with a tool in hand. Although many slip, trip, and fall injuries are relatively minor (for example, sprained ankles and wrists), they are very costly in terms of time lost from work because they occur so frequently. Common hazards include the following:

• Uneven or slippery […]

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