LANDSCAPE ONTARIO – WORKPLACE SAFETY TAILGATE TALKS
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General Health & Safety Best Practices
Circle Checks: Before using any equipment, perform and
document an inspection (circle check) using the manufacturers'
recommendations found in the owner's manual. Record any
repairs needed to the equipment using the internal hazard
reporting policy.
Any defects should warrant the equipment to be tagged, locked
out and removed from usage according to internal company
maintenance policies.
Fuelling: Always use National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
approved non-spill containers with spouts to avoid spillage and
equipped with the appropriate flame arrester. Before fuelling,
refer to the safety data sheet for recommended handling and
spill containment instructions. Make sure to fuel equipment
when engine is shut off and cooled. (Refer to Fuelling for
more information).
Guarding: All guards and protective devices should be
operational and in place. Do not place hands or feet near
moving or rotating parts.
Housekeeping: Ensure your working environment (including
trucks) is neat and organized at all times to maximize
safety and efficiency. Good housekeeping and cleanliness
habits can minimize hazards leading to slips, trips and falls;
fires; biohazardous situations; and equipment and/or
property damage.
It is the employer's duty to ensure the worker is competent
in all aspects of the required tasks of the job.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Properly fitted and well-
maintained CSA approved PPE necessary for the task/job should
always be worn. Workers should remove all jewelry, tie back
long hair, and eliminate any loose or dangling garments such
as drawstrings and scarves.
