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• Landscaping refers to any activity that modifies the visible features of an area of land, including:
• living elements, such as flora or fauna; or what is commonly called gardening, the art and craft of growing plants with a goal of creating a beauty within the landscape.
• natural elements such as landforms, terrain shape and elevation, or bodies of water; and
• abstract elements such as the weather and lighting conditions.
General Safety requirements
• Use equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
• PPE Required: Hardhat, Hearing Protection, Eye Protection, Safety Toed Shoes
• Wear close fitting clothing without cuffs on gloves and pants
• Do not wear jewelry, keep long hair tied up and secured
• Be sure of footing on slopes and damp surfaces
• Check area for power lines and other hazards
• Review Heat Stress and Hand & Portable Power Tools Factsheets/Toolbox
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