Landscaping Safety

Landscaping work involves a range of potential hazards—moving machinery, sharp tools, awkward lifting, exposure to weather extremes, and unpredictable environments open to the public. This landscaping safety training course provides practical guidance to help workers identify hazards, use proper protective gear, and prevent injuries on the job.

You’ll explore safe procedures for using heavy equipment, power tools, and hand tools, along with tips for secure storage and transport. The course also covers ergonomics to prevent strain and vibration injuries, as well as measures to reduce risk from heat, cold, air quality issues, and wildlife or plants. By the end, you’ll have the knowledge to manage outdoor work safely, protecting yourself, your team, and the public.

Landscaping is a vital trade that combines physical labor with environmental awareness. By understanding best practices for landscaping safety, workers can reduce the likelihood of injuries, manage environmental risks, and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations. This course helps learners gain confidence in recognizing and controlling hazards across diverse outdoor job sites.

1. Equipment Safety: Learn safe practices for operating heavy machinery, using power and hand tools, and properly securing tools and equipment during transport.
2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Identify essential PPE for landscaping tasks and understand how to select and maintain respiratory protection.
3. Ergonomics: Discover how to lift and carry safely, minimize vibration exposure, and prevent musculoskeletal strain.
4. Weather & Environmental Conditions: Prepare for work in extreme temperatures, wildfire smoke, storms, wind, and lightning.
5. Pests, Plants & People: Recognize pest-related diseases, handle pesticides safely, identify hazardous plants, and manage waste responsibly.
6. First Aid & Emergency Response: Review procedures for working alone, managing stress, and responding to cuts, bites, allergies, and poison exposures.

This online training takes approximately 75 minutes to complete. Learners can pause and resume progress at any time, allowing for flexible pacing.

A passing mark of 80% is required on the final exam to earn certification. Learners have three attempts to achieve a passing grade, with built-in quizzes reinforcing comprehension along the way.

Upon successful completion, participants receive a digital certificate of completion acknowledging their achievement. The certificate is available for download and serves as proof of training compliance.