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Episode 4 Struck: Lightning, Severe Weather & the Green Industry Worker
Episode 4 Title:
Struck: Lightning, Severe Weather & the Outdoor Worker
Episode 4 Description:
In Episode 4 of the Landscaping Safety Podcast, we take a closer look at one of the most unpredictable hazards facing outdoor workers: severe weather and lightning.
This episode reviews the 2018 death of Florida landscaper Rico Eltine, who was struck by lightning while working for Potter’s Professional Lawn Care in Margate, Florida. Using the OSHA inspection and local reporting, we break down what happened, what we know, what we don’t know, and the lessons landscaping crews can take from the…
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