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July 2013
Previous Issues
President's Message
Safety is everyone’s responsibility
By Phil Charal
Since our firm entered Landscape Ontario’s health and safety program many years ago, I have seen a dramatic improvement in our accident occurrences and WSIB claims.
Executive Desk
The importance of safety
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Landscape Ontario has made safety a priority.
Feature
Bob Allen’s lifetime commitment yields a living safety legacy
Volunteer service for safety provides a great amount of personal satisfaction.
Association has proud record of promoting safe work practices
Association's Terry Murphy was one of the first proponents of safety.
Safety Is Job One
DeKorte’s Landscaping models good safety procedures
Landscape Ontario member highlighted by WSPS.
LO plays important part of WSPS Annual Report
Members and staff recognized for advisory roles.
Are executives insured?
Recent court case brings up the question.
Thinking about appealing a WSIB decision?
Many employers are unfamiliar with the process.
Powerline awareness for landscapers and arborists
Those trimming trees should ensure tools are kept 10 feet away from powerlines.
Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps
Ministry provides poster, workbook, employer guide and e-learning modules.
Association News
Trial gardens set to open Aug. 16
Highlights include evaluation of over 800 roses planted last year.
Ontario well-represented at Skills Canada
St. Clair College duo will go on to national competition in Vancouver, June 6 to 8.
Dig Safe Expo coming to LO in 2013
Sept. 12 event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Gardening with love — remembering Gerry Ginsberg
By Joyce McKeough
Donations being made to Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City.
Sheridan Nurseries hosts Industry Auction
Event to coincide with Sheridan's 100th anniversary year.
Ottawa councillor is landscaper for a day
Scott Moffatt gets first-hand experience after spending a day with Greenlife Wholesale Nursey in Manotick.
Garden Expo full of new ideas for retailers
This year's event will return to its roots, with the name Garden and Floral Expo.
Ruth Wright passes away while gardening
Vibrant 74-year-old helped run Wright Lawn Care Services for 40 years.
TNT brings back sports field to school
High school’s sports field has long needed an overhaul.
Smart Watering System joins B Corps
B Corps certification has been compared to the fair trade label.
Dry stone courses held at LO and Collingwood
Ten participants received certificates at the LO course.
Haig Seferian in two-part Toronto Star series
Article introduces Seferian as landscape architect and frequent HGTV host.
Chapter plants tree in memory of member’s son
Dedication ceremony held in memory of Nick Brown, teenage son of Cheryl Brown.
2013 National Tree Day on Sept. 25
Members encourages to take advantage of the event to educate students and the public.
Chapter Of The Month
Upper Canada Chapter beautifies Kingston hospice
Chapter has taken on the job of beautifying Hospice Kingston, adjacent to City Park.
Industry News
Survey to determine spread of stink bug
Established in the Hamilton area and expected to spread, the pest poses a significant risk to horticulture crops.
New online resource helps employers with compliance
Ministry of Labour has resources to help understand rights and responsibilities under Employment Standards Act.
Conference addresses benefits of green infrastructure
First-ever Grey to Green Conference held at Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto, May 21-22.
Smart about Salt names Leanne Lobe as new executive director
Lobe co-designed the Smart about Salt Program with Bob Hodgins and has been heavily involved with the program since its inception.
EAB detected in Arnprior area
Movement restrictions of all ash materials, such as logs, branches and wood chips, and all species of firewood are in place.
Research
Fertilization benefits green roof plants
By Mary Jane Clark and Dr. Youbin Zheng
Team of researchers release findings on Sedum reserach.
Safety And Training
Know your independent contractor status with WSIB
By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
Many landscape contractors are actually affected by Bill 119 if undertaking Class G work.
Public Relations
Member appreciation day
By Denis Flanagan CLD
Staff members will be visiting members out on the jobsite.
Underground World
Latest statistics show improvement
By Terry Murphy CLP
Drawing some conclusions from the latest DIRT report.
Prosperity Partners
Keeping your stick on the ice
By Jacki Hart CLP
Bruce Morton, owner of Greenscapes Irrigation in Ottawa, shares his thoughts on the Prosperity Partners program.
Membership
Membership renewals are right around the corner!
By Helen Hassard
Some of the ways your membership will help your bottom line.
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