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LANDSCAPER SAFETY TRAINING packages

Entry Level Skills Awareness Programs (ELSA) are designed to teach essential skills, safety training, transferrable job skills, and personal empowerment to new and young workers.

Training Location: Base 31, Picton
​Format: Instructor Led + Practical
Duration: Custom

Private Sessions - Custom training  programs tailored to our clients needs
​When: Starting Spring 2026

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THE DETAILS

Landscaping work is fast-paced, physical, and full of moving parts - from small power tools to mid-size equipment and unpredictable outdoor conditions.

Our Landscaping Safety Training gives workers the knowledge and hands-on skills they need to stay safe while operating equipment, handling materials, and working in changing weather and terrain.

This course covers the essential tools and hazards landscapers face every day, including leaf blowers, stand-up skid steers, wheelbarrows, chainsaws, pruners, concrete saws, ergonomics, poisonous plants, insects, extreme heat/cold, and outdoor worksite hazards.

To support workers entering the field for the first time, we also offer two optional add-on modules: Fundamentals of Plant and Lawn Care, designed to help participants understand soil, plant ID, pruning basics, and safe handling of fertilizers and chemicals; and Fundamentals of Working with Stone, designed to introduce students to the materials, grading techniques and basics of interlocking stone required to build walkways and patios.

​Whether you’re building a new team or helping new hires gain the confidence to work safely, this course gives workers practical skills that transfer directly to the job site.

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This course will be conducted at our new Base 31 Satellite Training Centre in Prince Edward County.
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​These 1–6 week programs are custom-designed for job seekers, new workers entering the trades, and students building foundational skills. 

who should attend

Anyone who handles landscaping tools, materials, or equipment will benefit from this training.

• Landscaping workers and grounds maintenance staff
  
• Property maintenance crews
  
• Garden centre and nursery employees
  
• Municipal parks & recreation staff
  

• Students or job seekers entering landscaping or horticulture
  
• Seasonal workers who need fast, practical safety training
  
• Supervisors responsible for outdoor work crews
  
• Construction or facility teams who support landscaping tasks
  

what you learn

Equipment Safety

• Safe use of mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, hedge shears, pruners and other small equipment
• Chainsaw safety
• Concrete saw basics
• Stand-up skid steer safety & operation
• Safe loading/unloading of equipment
• Safe material-handling 

​Outdoor Work Hazards

• Poisonous plants
• Ticks, mosquitoes, stinging insects
• Slips, trips and falls hazards 
• Noise exposure
  
• Vibration hazards

Environmental & Weather Awareness

• Heat stress and cold stress
• Hydration, rest cycles, and early warning signs
• UV protection and sun safety

Ergonomics & Body Mechanics

• Lifting, raking, digging, and shoveling techniques
• Preventing strains, sprains, and repetitive stress injuries
• Safe posture and working heights

​Optional Add-On: Plant & Lawn Care 

• Basic plant identification
• Seasonal pruning techniques
• Soil basics, composting, mulching
• Fertilizer and chemical handling (WHMIS-aligned)
• Turf care and maintenance

​Optional Add-On: Working with stone

• Materials
• Building a base
• Grading and levelling
• Basics of interlocking stone

Paul Van Belle’s roots in horticulture run deep. Growing up in the industry, he learned from some of the best landscapers in both Picton and Kingston before launching Stone & Maple Landscaping with his wife and business partner, Brenda Van Belle. Together, they created standout projects like the Water Conservation Gardens at Utilities Kingston and the Shakespeare Garden in Prescott — spaces that showcase thoughtful design, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the land.
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Beyond building beautiful landscapes, Paul and Brenda have spent years teaching others to do the same. They have delivered successful landscaping and horticulture programs in partnership with St. Lawrence College and Career Edge, helping job seekers, students, and even federal inmates build meaningful skills and find a path toward a career in the green industry.

Proud Sponsor of Career Day 2026

Spring, 2026  - Portsmouth Olympic Harbour

In partnership with Utilities Kingston, Safety Guys is proud to sponsor this year's Career Days!  Join us in the spring at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour for a dynamic two-day event connecting local high school students with the world of skilled trades. Hundreds of students will meet local businesses, unions, and inspiring entrepreneurs, exploring hands-on displays and real career pathways. 

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