Lawn Maintenance Safety Awareness – Free

• Module 2: Inspection Procedures 

• Module 3: Equipment Operation 

• Module 4: Equipment Stowing 

• Module 5: Safety Communication 

Upon course completion, participants will be able to:

• Understand the process of hazard assessment, including the responsible parties and the timing of hazard assessments
• Identify hazards at a lawn maintenance work site using the Energy Wheel
• Describe common hazard controls at a lawn maintenance work site, and explain the Hierarchy of Controls
• Participate in safety activities like tailgate meetings and emergency response plans, and understand their contribution to a safe work site
• Understand how to carry out equipment checks and pre-trip inspections
• Explain the essential steps in securing loads for transport
• Outline the steps to safely inspect and stow equipment after use
• Recognize conditions that foster positive safety communications on the work site, including safety communication responsibilities for different work site parties