Ep. 35: Risk Prevention Tips From a Cop

An episode of the Landscape Live's tracks podcast, hosted by North Coast Media, titled "Ep. 35: Risk Prevention Tips From a Cop" was published on August 27, 2014 and runs 60 minutes.

August 27, 2014 ·60m · Landscape Live's tracks

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Summary

This episode's special guest is Pat Donovan, retired Police Officer for Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J. and owner of Classic Landscaping and Risk Prevention Consultants.With his years of experience from two completely different occupations, Donovan has the ability to understand and demonstrate real world practical experience and put it into layman's terms "in his own upbeat disturbingly honest way" to help his audience understand the risks involved in this "HIGH RISK" business we are all in.You are sure to walk away from this show with valuable information that you can use to run a safe business and sleep better at night!On tonight's show, we are going to focus on: -Truck and Trailer Safety - Title 49 CFR -Protecting Your Drivers and Your Fleet -Weight, Registration and Load Securement -PPE (personal protective equipment) -Risk and Injury Reduction -Minimizing Workers Comp ComplaintsWith 30 years in the Landscape Industry as an owner/operator, and 27 years as a Police Officer for the Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J., Donovan possesses a unique skill set and experience level from complete opposite sides of the spectrum which is sure to benefit the green/landscape arena. As a Police Officer, Pat was assigned to an Emergency Services Unit in Staten Island N.Y. and received a myriad of training throughout his career. Most notable, certified "Fatal Crash Investigator" from North Western University, Weigh Master State of N.J. and Federally Certified Motor Carrier Inspector. On the Landscape side, his credentials include; Licensed N.J. Home Improvement Contractor, ICPI Certified, NCMA Certified, Licensed N.J. Pesticide Applicator, Licensed NJ Pesticide Business, Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional, HAZWOPER Certified, Class A Commercial Vehicle Operators License, member of NJLCA, SIMA and PLANET. For more information, visit http://classiclandscaping.net.

Episode Description

This episode's special guest is Pat Donovan, retired Police Officer for Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J. and owner of Classic Landscaping and Risk Prevention Consultants.

With his years of experience from two completely different occupations, Donovan has the ability to understand and demonstrate real world practical experience and put it into layman's terms "in his own upbeat disturbingly honest way" to help his audience understand the risks involved in this "HIGH RISK" business we are all in.

You are sure to walk away from this show with valuable information that you can use to run a safe business and sleep better at night!

On tonight's show, we are going to focus on:

-Truck and Trailer Safety
- Title 49 CFR
-Protecting Your Drivers and Your Fleet
-Weight, Registration and Load Securement
-PPE (personal protective equipment)
-Risk and Injury Reduction
-Minimizing Workers Comp Complaints

With 30 years in the Landscape Industry as an owner/operator, and 27 years as a Police Officer for the Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J., Donovan possesses a unique skill set and experience level from complete opposite sides of the spectrum which is sure to benefit the green/landscape arena.

As a Police Officer, Pat was assigned to an Emergency Services Unit in Staten Island N.Y. and received a myriad of training throughout his career. Most notable, certified "Fatal Crash Investigator" from North Western University, Weigh Master State of N.J. and Federally Certified Motor Carrier Inspector. On the Landscape side, his credentials include; Licensed N.J. Home Improvement Contractor, ICPI Certified, NCMA Certified, Licensed N.J. Pesticide Applicator, Licensed NJ Pesticide Business, Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional, HAZWOPER Certified, Class A Commercial Vehicle Operators License, member of NJLCA, SIMA and PLANET.

For more information, visit http://classiclandscaping.net.