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SUMMARY:Intro to Safety and Basic Equipment Use: Workforce Education at NHTI
DESCRIPTION:Certificate Course: Intro to Safety and Basic Equipment Use \nThis certificate is designed for crew leaders and managers to prepare current and new workers for safe seasonal operations\, lower accident and injury rates and reduce Workers Compensation claims. \nEach class combines classroom teaching and hands-on learning focused on the importance of safety and compliance in the landscape industry. \nThis course gives landscaping professionals the knowledge and skills to work safely\, productively\, and with confidence. \nDates and Times: March 11 – April 15\, 2026; Wednesday mornings\, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm \nLocation: NHTI Campus\, 31 College\, Drive\, Concord\, NH.  Sweeney Hall\, Room 311\, with outdoor hands-on sessions on the grounds of NHTI. \nCost: $350 \nRegister Now\nCourse Outline: \nWeek 1 – March 11\, 2026 \n\nWhat is Safety Culture in the Landscape Workplace?\nIntroduction to Safety Policies & Procedures\n\nWeek 2 – March 18 \n\nRecognizing and Reacting to Hazardous Conditions\nPersonal Protective Equipment\n\nWeek 3 – March 25 \n\nWorksite Safety & Traffic Control\nLifting\, Handling & Ergonomics\n\nWeek 4 – April 1 \n\nEquipment Inspection\, Startup\, & Shutdown\nHand Held and Walk Behind Equipment\n\nWeek 5 – April 8 \n\nTruck & Trailer Pre-trip and Driving\n\nWeek 6 – April 15 \n\nSafety Culture in Your Workplace\nCourse Review\n\nInstructors: \n\nAndrew Morse\, Belknap Landscape Co. Inc\nBret Lemme\, Belknap Landscape Co. Inc\nLonna Blais\, Certified Industrial Hygenist\nJeffrey Gibson\, Cross Insurance\nMichael Collins\, Ready Equipment\nTrooper Kevin Raymond\, NH State Police\nTrooper Matthew Bailey\, NH State Police\n\nParticipants should bring the following PPE for hands-on portions of the course: \n\nEye protection\nWork gloves\nSafety shoes\nHearing protection\nHard hat
URL:https://nhlaonline.org/event/intro-to-safety-and-basic-equipment-use-landscaping/
LOCATION:NHTI\, Concord’s Community College\, 31 College Dr.\, Sweeney Hall\, Rm 311\, Concord\, NH\, 03301
CATEGORIES:NHLA,Spring Activities
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SUMMARY:Landscaping for Water Quality\, 2026 Session
DESCRIPTION:Landscaping for Water Quality is a 2-day training hosted by UNH Extension\, NH Department of Environmental Services\, UNH Sea Grant\, and NH LAKES\, designed for landscape professionals\, watershed organization members\, and community leaders responsible for managing land and water resources. \nIn this interactive\, hands-on workshop\, participants learn principles and best practices for creating and maintaining attractive\, ecologically functional landscapes while protecting water quality in local bays\, streams\, lakes and rivers. \nThis year’s session will be held at the Great Bay National Estuarian Research Reserve in Greenland\, NH\, March 25 & 26\, 2026. \nPesticide and NHCLP credits will be available\, and certificates of attendance will be available for submission to organizations\, such as GSLA\, MCLP\, and NOFA. \nMore information and registration \nContact Amy Papineau with questions.
URL:https://nhlaonline.org/event/landscaping-for-water-quality-2026-session/
LOCATION:Great Bay National Estuarian Research Reserve\, 91 Depot Road\, Greenland\, New Hampshire\, 03840
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SUMMARY:NHLA Safety Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Start the spring season by putting safety at the forefront of your crews’ minds. Join us on March 31 for NHLA’s Safety Day. \nA day of engaging discussion and hands-on activities! \n\nBuilding a Safety-First Crew – How attitudes\, habits\, and leadership prevent injuries\n\n\nFuel\, Fluids\, and the Environment – Spill prevention and response\n\n\nTicks Are a Workplace Hazard – Preventing tick bites and tick-borne illness\n\n\nThink Before You Start – Recognizing hazards when assessing a job site\n\n\nBattery-Powered Tools: New Tech\, New Risks – Unique hazards of electric tools\, batteries\, and chargers\n\n\nYour Body Is a Tool – Protecting It From Strain and Overuse\n\n\nChainsaws Without PPE – What Goes Wrong – Real injuries and why PPE matter\n\n\nMowers\, Blowers\, Hedgers\, and More – Safety with gas powered equipment\n\n\nImpaired Driving On and Off the Job – What it means for you\, your crew\, and your business\n\nLocation: North Point Outdoors\, 22 Ashleigh Dr\, Derry\, NH 03038 \nDate: Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm \nCost: $25 per person\, lunch included!
URL:https://nhlaonline.org/event/nhla-safety-day-2026/
LOCATION:North Point Outdoors\, 22 Ashleigh Dr\, Derry\, NH\, 03038\, United States
CATEGORIES:NHLA,Spring Activities
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