By Dr. Cheryl Boyer
Winter is usually the best time for training. However, if you are onboarding new employees, you might want to check out these K-State Research and Extension publications on safety in the horticultural services industries. They’re available in both English and Spanish.
- Guide to Managing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Risks for Employers and Supervisors in the Landscaping and Horticultural Services Industry https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF2715.pdf
- Instructor Guide for the Landscaping and Horticultural Services Industry https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF2716.pdf
- Tree Trimming Safety for the Horticultural Services and Landscaping Industry https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF2712.pdf
- Chipper/Shredder Safety for the Landscaping and Horticultural Services Industry https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF2710.pdf
- Aerial Lift Safety for the Landscaping and Horticultural Services Industry https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF2713.pdf
- Skid Steer Loader Safety: For the Landscaping and Horticultural Services Industry https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF2711.pdf
- Mowing and Trimming Safety for the Landscaping and Horticultural Services Industry https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF2714.pdf
Would you like to see more publications in Spanish? If so, which ones? Click through the bookstore offerings (https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/) to see what is most valuable to you, and let us know.