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Article Category: Groundskeeping

Bugs, Insects, and Poisonous Plants
Overview This article focuses on methods to protect agency employees from various types of bugs, insects, and poisonous plants encountered when working outdoors. Best practices and resources for additional information are also provided....

Safeguards for Tree-Trimming Activities
Overview This article focuses on general hazard awareness, safety tips, and regulatory guidelines associated with tree-trimming and includes Occupational Safety and Health Administration/Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA/VOSH) requirements and resources....

Groundskeeping Safety
Overview and Objective: Groundskeepers use various types of equipment and are exposed to a variety of hazards. This article provides safety officers with general outdoor safety advice as well as specific information on the most common types of equipment used...