PPE for Horticulture and Landscaping - VISIONSafe (2024)

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What PPE is required for landscape work? ›

Feet (safety shoes) Hands and arms (gloves) Hearing (earplugs, muffs) Respiratory (respirators)

In the horticultural sector, personal protective equipment is used in particular for work with hazardous substances, such as crop protection products and liquid fertilisers. Specific personal protective equipment is required for each substance, such as gloves, spray overalls, spray masks, safety goggles and boots.

Examples of PPE include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices (earplugs, muffs) hard hats, respirators and full body suits.

PPE includes gloves, gowns, laboratory coats, face shields or masks, eye protection, resuscitation masks, and other protective gear such as hats and booties.

PPE Required: Face shield, cartridge type mask, disposables rubber gloves, coveralls, eyewash bottle.

The PPE Hazard Assessment form can be used to determine the required PPE by identifying the hazards of performing the task and selecting appropriate PPE. The form is grouped according to the body part protected by specific types of PPE. The form can serve as a written certification of the PPE Hazard Assessment.

Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.

Each PPE has a specific use, and it is made of specialized materials. PPE includes safety helmets, gloves, eyeglasses, earplugs, full-body suits, vests, hard hats, safety footwear, and Respiratory protective equipment (RPE).

Select equipment that suits the worker – consider the size, fit, compatibility and weight of the PPE and the physical characteristics of the user. Modifying PPE to fit is not a suitable solution. For example, coveralls that don't fit correctly could increase the risk of entanglement if sleeves are too long.

Including gloves, gowns, shoe covers, head covers, masks, respirators, eye protection, face shields, and goggles. Gloves help protect you when directly handling potentially infectious materials or contaminated surfaces.

What PPE is needed for lawn mowing? ›

Wear sturdy boots, long pants, safety glasses and ear protection when mowing. All PPE should be compatible and properly fit together. Make sure your clothing fits snuggly, and do not wear jewelry.

Examples include items such as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing protection (earplugs, muffs), hard hats and respirators. ✓ Performing a "hazard assessment" of the workplace to identify and control physical and health hazards.

Landscaping and horticulture hazards are addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry if work is considered maintenance activity and construction if work is considered building activity. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to landscape and horticulture services.

Never wear gloves when operating machinery with accessible rotating or other moving parts. This includes, but is not limited to, most woodworking and machining equipment such as drill presses, lathes, sanders, jointers, milling machines, grinders, and roll forming machines.