by Web Editor | Mar 30, 2015 | News, News/PR
With the mowing season soon in full force, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) outlined some safety procedures to keep in mind when mowing on slopes and inclines. “If you are using your lawn mower on a slope, it is very important that you pay attention to the...
by Web Editor | Mar 27, 2015 | News, News/PR
Share On Social Dan Ariens Receives 2015 STEM AwardAriens Company Chairman and CEO, Dan Ariens, received the 2015 National STEM Education Partner of the Year Award during the ITEEA annual convention held in Milwaukee, Wis. “I’m especially proud of this award...
by Web Editor | Mar 25, 2015 | News, News/PR
Nearing the end of March, temperatures across New England are a solid 20 degrees below average. For some, the cold isn’t just unpleasant, it’s costly. Owners of Giant Landscaping in Manchester say they should be making money on spring cleanup jobs right...
by Web Editor | Mar 20, 2015 | News, News/PR
With warmer weather urging people to put away snow throwers and bring out lawnmowers, string trimmers and other lawn and garden equipment, OPEI wants to remind consumers that equipment care, maintenance and safety is a year round activity. To operate machines safely,...
by Web Editor | Mar 19, 2015 | News, News/PR
OSHA recently announced that nominations are being accepted for members to serve on the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee. WPAC was established to advise and make recommendations to the secretary of labor and the assistant secretary for occupational safety...
by Web Editor | Mar 17, 2015 | News, News/PR
In response to last week’s respective decisions by the U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL) and Homeland Security (DHS), Kris Kiser of OPEI was joined by NALP, NHLA and NAEDA asking for the immediate resumption of H-2B visa applications. Many small businesses in the...
