FACTS

1. Contact with Overhead Power Lines: Landscaping work often involves using tall equipment like ladders, pole saws, and pruning tools, which can inadvertently come into contact with overhead power lines.
2. Improper Use of Electrical Tools: Hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and mowers, are electrically powered. Improper use, such as using damaged cords or operating tools in wet conditions, can result in electrical shocks or fires.
3. Lack of Grounding: Failure to properly ground electrical equipment or tools can cause electrical shocks in wet or damp environments common in landscaping.
4. Inadequate Training: Workers who are not adequately […]

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