 Landscaping and groundskeeping safety
Spring and summer bring the familiar sounds of weed trimmers and mowers to many neighborhoods and office parks. But for landscaping and groundskeeping workers, including many young summer employees, it also brings a variety of hazards. These tips can reduce these risks and keep lawncare workers safe.
 June is National Safety Month
The National Safety Council offers both members and non-members the chance to sign up for free safety resources. This year’s highlighted areas are:
- June 1-8 – Safety engagement.
- June 9-15 – Roadway safety.
- June 16-22 – Risk reduction.
- June 23-30 – Slips, trips, and falls.
 Low-Cost OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Class
This class covers OSHA general industry standards and requirements and safety awareness to help employees find and reduce job site hazards.
- In-person training and online video training.
- You must be a Texas resident or an employee currently working in Texas to register.
- The student must understand and communicate in the language of the course.
- Participants receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry card within eight weeks after course completion.
May 2024
El Paso | May 29-30 | Spanish | Two-day | In person
June 2024
San Antonio | June 13-14 | English | Two-day | In person
Austin | June 25-26 | English | Two-day | In person
Registration costs $30 and is required due to limited space.
 Free on-site safety consultations
No matter your needs or challenges, OSHCON has safety and health resources to help your business.
OSHCON consultations are free and confidential. They are offered in person at your jobsite.
We can help you find, reduce, and remove safety and health hazards, and learn OSHA standards.
OSHCON also provides:
- Training.
- Help with safety and health programs.
- Free safety training materials and publications.
Check out the OSHCON webpage or contact us:
 Each year, DWC collects and publishes data on fatal and nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in Texas in cooperation with the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) data reports and tables can be found at www.tdi.texas.gov/wc/safety/sis/nonfatalhomepag.html.
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) data reports and tables can be found at www.tdi.texas.gov/wc/safety/sis/fathomepage.html.
DWC Federal Data Collection can provide more detailed Texas data by emailing a request for the SOII at injuryanalysis@tdi.texas.gov or the CFOI at CFOI@tdi.texas.gov.
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