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Certificate Course: Intro to Safety and Basic Equipment Use<\/strong><\/p>\n

This 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.<\/p>\n

Each class combines classroom teaching and hands-on learning focused on the importance of safety and compliance in the landscape industry.<\/p>\n

This course gives landscaping professionals the knowledge and skills to work safely, productively, and with confidence.<\/p>\n

Dates and Times: <\/strong>March 11 – April 15, 2026;\u00a0Wednesday mornings, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm<\/p>\n

Location: <\/strong>NHTI Campus, 31 College, Drive, Concord, NH.\u00a0 Sweeney Hall, Room 311, with outdoor hands-on sessions on the grounds of NHTI.<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> $350<\/p>\n

Register Now<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n

Course Outline:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Week 1 – March 11, 2026<\/p>\n

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  • What is Safety Culture in the Landscape Workplace?<\/li>\n
  • Introduction to Safety Policies & Procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Week 2 – March 18<\/p>\n

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    • Recognizing and Reacting to Hazardous Conditions<\/li>\n
    • Personal Protective Equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Week 3 – March 25<\/p>\n

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      • Worksite Safety & Traffic Control<\/li>\n
      • Lifting, Handling & Ergonomics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Week 4 – April 1<\/p>\n

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        • Equipment Inspection, Startup, & Shutdown<\/li>\n
        • Hand Held and Walk Behind Equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Week 5 – April 8<\/p>\n

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          • Truck & Trailer Pre-trip and Driving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Week 6 – April 15<\/p>\n

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            • Safety Culture in Your Workplace<\/li>\n
            • Course Review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Instructors:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Andrew Morse, Belknap Landscape Co. Inc<\/li>\n
              • Bret Lemme, Belknap Landscape Co. Inc<\/li>\n
              • Lonna Blais, Certified Industrial Hygenist<\/li>\n
              • Jeffrey Gibson, Cross Insurance<\/li>\n
              • Michael Collins, Ready Equipment<\/li>\n
              • Trooper Kevin Raymond, NH State Police<\/li>\n
              • Trooper Matthew Bailey, NH State Police<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Participants should bring the following PPE for hands-on portions of the course:<\/p>\n

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                • Eye protection<\/li>\n
                • Work gloves<\/li>\n
                • Safety shoes<\/li>\n
                • Hearing protection<\/li>\n
                • Hard 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