The seeds of Eric Harshman's second career took root during his 12-year enlistment in the Indiana Air National Guard. That's when he began helping out at his in-laws' golf course, and discovered a passion for turf. He did three tours of duty in the Middle East, loading aircraft with 5,000-pound bombs and fixing fighter jet weapon systems.
As the weather heats up, so do OSHA's outreach initiatives to educate workers and their employers about the hazards of working outdoors in hot weather. Each year, workers suffer injury and even death from exposure to too much sun and heat.
Dr. Frank Rossi, associate professor and extension turfgrass specialist at Cornell University, has been named the 2012 TOCA Environmental Communicator of the Year. The program is sponsored by Project EverGreen.
Natick's new artificial turf field is a little too hot for the upcoming Boston-area high school's graduation. Officials have moved the time up 2 hours because the new field reflects the sun, raising nearby temperatures by as much as 15 degrees and potentially causing participants sitting on the field to be uncomfortable.
The bulletin includes information on turfgrass plant injury and methods for recovery for natural grass fields, synthetic fields, and baseball infields.
According to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, small engine-powered equipment is not designed to run on anything greater than E10. Improperly filling equipment with E15 could result in irreversible engine damage, in addition to exposing operators to a variety of safety risks.
This packet includes educational materials, fundraising ideas, tips on gaining community support and recommendations for bringing synthetic turf to your school and community.
