Landscape Maintenance Safety Online Training

Learn landscape maintenance safety online. Stay safe, follow best practices, and understand essential outdoor safety protocols.

Overview

Caring for landscapes goes beyond mowing lawns or trimming hedges — safety must come first. This Landscape Maintenance Safety Online Training guides learners through the essential safety measures to follow when working outdoors. From understanding weather-related risks to correctly handling equipment, this training promotes safer, smarter landscaping routines.

The course covers common hazards, protective practices, and guidance on planning work responsibly in various outdoor settings. Whether you're just starting out or brushing up, the content is direct, clear, and suited for those wanting a solid understanding of landscape maintenance safety.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify common risks in landscape maintenance environments effectively.
• Understand the correct use of safety equipment and clothing.
• Recognise environmental hazards such as weather and terrain types.
• Learn safe methods for operating outdoor maintenance machinery.
• Gain awareness of chemical safety and usage protocols.
• Understand proper manual handling and lifting techniques.

Who is this Course For

• Gardeners seeking structured safety awareness in outdoor work.
• Groundskeepers wanting a safety-focused knowledge refresh.
• Facility staff involved in property and landscape upkeep.
• Volunteers in parks or outdoor community programmes.
• Maintenance crews working in residential outdoor settings.
• Local council workers maintaining public green spaces.
• Staff in landscape or gardening businesses of any size.
• New recruits needing basic outdoor safety training.

Career Path

• Landscape Gardener – Average £24,000 per year
• Grounds Maintenance Worker – Average £22,000 per year
• Horticultural Technician – Average £26,000 per year
• Local Authority Maintenance Operative – Average £25,500 per year
• Estate Maintenance Assistant – Average £23,500 per year
• Cemetery Grounds Worker – Average £21,500 per year