LO enews April 29, 2020

LO’s Safety Protocols section on the Covid-19 Resource Hub is a top resource. You will find sector-specific protocols, plus other information that will save time and money, and maybe even lives. Take special note of the PPE and Safety Product Suppliers Page. This list is constantly updated to help you source the supplies your company needs.

A top concern is restroom facilities for field staff. Find download links for the GoHere washroom locator app on the Safety Protocols page, as well as Ontario 511 Traveller Information’s Trucker Mode interface, including the Truck Rest Area layer, and privately-owned Truck Friendly Stops.
 
The province is asking industries to provide the safety protocols they are implementing to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Do you have ideas on setting or implementing protocols? Please contact the Task Force to contribute. Thanks to all the Landscape Ontario members working together to plant hope.
 

Choose to Grow Forward Part 2 – April 30
Learn how companies are preparing and responding to employee concerns, customer responses, and financial management in these challenging times with five leading business coaches in the North American Green Profession. Register for free at HortTrades.com.

Feds Announce changes to Canada Summer Jobs Program
The Federal government announced flexibilities have been introduced to Canada Summer Jobs Program for 2020. See all the program changes on the government of Canada’s website.

LO’s COVID-19 Resource Hub includes guidance for working safely
LO’s resource centre now includes key health and safety protocols, supplementary resources, and a list of PPE suppliers as guidance to update your health and safety policies and procedures. Be sure to check out the Safe Work Protocols page, the Posters and Signage page and the Business Continuity page for the latest updates.

EIO Solutions webinar series, May 1
This is live and interactive webinar series hosted by EIO Solutions is for Landscape Ontario members to get relevant information during the COVID-19 crisis. Stay informed with help from Legal, Ministry of Labour, and EIO HR experts. Register for free online.

Utilizing the Canadian Landscape Standard, May 4
The Canadian Landscape Standard is a resource which defines landscape construction best practices. It should be used by everyone who plans, develops, specifies, designs, builds or maintains the landscape. It should be a resource for growers, retail garden centres, educators and students. Learn how you can integrate this tool into your daily practice in this free online seminar. Register for free.

Growing vegetables in urban spaces, May 6
In this session we will look at the growing requirements for vegetables as well as the basic elements of landscape design that should be considered when choosing vegetables that will not only taste good but also look spectacular. We will examine what vegetables are best for first time growers, and how to ensure success.​ Register for free.

LO’s COVID-19 Task Force Weekly Town Hall Webinar, May 5
Landscape Ontario’s COVID-19 Task Force hosts a weekly Town Hall webinar to share the latest news and answer your questions. Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Watch previous Town Halls or listen to the audio. Register for free online.

Coming out of a crisis with strength, May 7
In this high impact webinar, Frank Bourque< and five industry professionals will discuss how they are facing the COVID-19 crisis and how they are positioning themselves to come out stronger, leaner and more efficient. Register for free.

LO Crowd Sources Suppliers for Landscape Professionals
Landscape Ontario is compiling a list of personal protective equipment suppliers across the province for landscape and horticulture professionals. LO will share the list on it’s COVID-19 Resource Hub. Do you have PPE suppliers? Please share! Email sbarber@landscapeontario.com

Take the Come Alive Outside #5x5Challenge
Come Alive Outside with the help of Landscape Ontario is providing free nature-focused programming to help children and adults continue to spend time outdoors while social distancing during the COVID-19 shutdowns. The “5×5 Challenge” encourages participants to engage in 5 healthy outdoor activities a week for 5 straight weeks and share pictures of their adventures along the way.

Connect with members of your sector online
A number of Landscape Ontario sector groups have set up private, online Facebook discussion boards that allow members to connect in order to ask questions, share ideas and be social online. Join the discussions online being held by Landscape Contractors, Growers, and Garden Centres.

Submit feedback to the province on essential workplace designation
Please submit your feedback to a government website asking for comments on essential workplaces. You will be asked to describe your business and why it’s essential, and also detail the safety measures you plan to implement. Each field limits responses to 200 words, so tomorrow’s update will include some suggestions for our specific sectors. Please be sure to copy and save your submissions, and forward any government responses to LO Executive Director Tony DiGiovanni.

Inspire the workforce of tomorrow
This spring, Build A Dream will be hosting a digital Career Discovery expo that will highlight women and their careers. There is an opportunity for women in the landscape and horticulture profession to share their career pathway to inspire other young women to consider a career in the Landscape Horticulture Profession. Details online.
 

Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com

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With more than 2,500 professional members, Landscape Ontario is the province’s premier horticultural trades association. Our mission is to be the leader in representing, promoting and fostering a favourable climate for the advancement of the horticulture industry in Ontario.

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