FACTS

• Elevated Work Areas: Landscapers often work on ladders, scaffolds, or elevated platforms, which increases the risk of falling.
• Improper Ladder Use: Incorrect use of ladders, such as using the wrong ladder type, overreaching, or placing ladders on unstable surfaces, can result in falls​.

• Uneven Terrain: Landscapers frequently work on uneven or slippery surfaces.
• Wet or Muddy Conditions: Wet grass, mud, or loose gravel can increase the risk of slipping.

• Improper Equipment: Not using safety harnesses, and guardrails, […]

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