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The H-2B visa cap for the second half of FY 2019 was met in February, according to USCIS. (Photo: Kostyantin Panki, Dreamstime)

DHS to issue additional 30,000 H-2B visas

April 3, 2019 Danielle Andrus 242 Views 0 Comments H-2B

The Department of Homeland Security announced on March 29 that it will issue an additional 30,000 H-2B visas. Only workers

Apprenticeships are 'golden ticket' to attracting and retaining skilled workers, NALP says. (Photo: Ian Allenden, Dreamstime)

Industry and Economy Labor and Safety

NALP launches a landscaping apprenticeship program

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 Amy Guettler 154 Views 0 Comments apprenticeships, labor shortage, professional development, workforce development

By matching budding landscape employees with seasoned professionals, the hope is for the program to revolutionize recruitment and career development.

Standards like ANSI A300 help tree care professionals provide the best care for trees while meeting clients’ needs safely.

Labor and Safety Professional Development Trees and Shrubs

Why professional standards matter to arborists

February 12, 2019February 15, 2019 Vince Urbina 218 Views 0 Comments

Standards like ANSI A300 help tree care professionals provide the best care for trees while meeting clients’ needs safely.

Job hazard analyses help control risks associated with employees' specific duties.

Labor and Safety

How to conduct a job hazard analysis—and why you should

February 5, 2019February 15, 2019 Troy Sibelius 228 Views 0 Comments

JHAs help landscapers control hazards caused by workers or environmental conditions.

NALP hopes to dispel the myth that landscapers can't earn a decent living.

Business Management Industry and Economy Labor and Safety

NALP seeks input on landscape industry compensation

January 23, 2019February 19, 2019 Danielle Andrus 218 Views 0 Comments labor shortage

The association aims to ‘dispel the myth’ that landscape careers are unprofitable.

Annually adjusted penalties will take effect following the end of the shutdown. (Photo: Kostyantin Pankin, Dreamstime)

Business Management Labor and Safety Legislation and Regulation

Shutdown slows annual increase of OSHA penalties

January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 Danielle Andrus 130 Views 0 Comments osha

Although the date that new penalty levels will take effect is unknown, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration was able

Three out of 10 grounds workers' deaths were due to accidents involving trees. (Photo: Brian Scantlebury, Dreamstime)

Business Management Labor and Safety

Workplace deaths fall in 2017

January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 Amy Guettler 218 Views 0 Comments

Of the 5,147 worker deaths in 2017, 244 were among grounds maintenance workers, including first-line supervisors, BLS found.

Potential changes to the H-2B application process could be coming. (Photo: Kostyantin Panki, Dreamstime)

Labor and Safety Legislation and Regulation

Potential H-2B changes in the works

December 26, 2018December 26, 2018 Danielle Andrus 349 Views 0 Comments

The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor issued a notice of proposed rulemaking in November that would

Safety should be part of your everyday environment.

Business Management Labor and Safety

Developing a landscaping safety plan and safety procedures

December 6, 2018 Troy Sibelius 408 Views 0 Comments

Safety should be No. 1 on your list of operational programs to implement, enforce and improve.

BrightView volunteers installed 2,250 square feet of sod, 100 shrubs and perennials, and trees at this Fort Carson park. (Photo: BrightView)

Community and Philanthropy Labor and Safety

The few, the proud, the green—recruiting veterans in the landscaping industry

November 9, 2018November 8, 2018 Danielle Andrus 622 Views 0 Comments veterans

Transitioning to civilian life can be difficult for military veterans, especially those with combat experience. Landscape companies can support veterans

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