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OGIA Knowledge Hub

Our library of free downloadable content and resources includes webinars, guides, publications, and more.

OSHA

Proven Strategies to Keep you OSHA Compliant & Your Team Productive

February 8, 2023 | Webinar

This webinar will cover fostering sound habits, establishing leadership alignment, proven strategies, and starting points for building a strong safety and training foundation.

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osha

Spring Lawn Equipment Safety

March 2024 | Guide

Before you send your crews out to use a mower, trimmer, blower, power washer, chainsaw, pruner, portable generator or other piece of outdoor power equipment this season, it’s important they think safety first.

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treeplanting

Ohio Tree Planting Specifications

2024 | Guide

This information, supported by various organizations in Ohio, is designed to help successfully plant and transplant trees by providing clear guidelines and standards, ensuring the health and long-term well-being of the trees.

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mentalhealth

Employee Mental Health & Well-being

2024 | Case Study

A case study showing how employers are expanding their focus on health enhancement to include mental well-being in the workplace, sharing emerging best practices and real-world case studies in a brief report.

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WorkersComp1

10 Best Practices for Your Workers' Comp Program

February 27, 2024 | Webinar

Discover the essential strategies and guidelines for effectively managing your Workers Comp program with our Top 10 Best Practices course.

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buckeye

The Buckeye Magazine

2024 | Publication

The Buckeye, the signature publication of the Ohio Green Industry Association, updates OGIA members on important industry and legislative issues and features general trade information on state and national levels.

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balancesheet

Whats the Health of Your Balance Sheet?

February 15, 2023 | Webinar

This session guides small business owners on organizing and assessing the health of their Balance Sheet, crucial amidst the various demands pulling their attention.

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SpanishComm

Spanish Communications & Culture

January 31, 2023 | Webinar

Discover how understanding cultural differences between Spanish- and English-speaking team members in the landscaping industry can enhance team unity, safety, efficiency, and foster an inclusive workplace environment.

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EComm

Effective Communication: Sharing Best Practices

February 7, 2023 | Webinar

This session addresses the illusion of successful communication by teaching the keys to effective communication, leveraging non-verbal cues, enhancing critical listening, and adopting best practices for email writing.

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harrassment

Harassment Awareness & Prevention for Supervisors

February 15, 2023 | Webinar

Supervisors will gain insights into preventing harassment by understanding its significance to the organization, identifying discrimination, addressing workplace bullying, encouraging reporting, and preventing retaliation in this session.

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Trees

Trees! We love them so why are we killing them?

February 16, 2023 |Webinar

This webinar explores the significance of trees, discusses favorites, emphasizes reasons to cherish them, and highlights unintentional actions detrimental to trees, ideal for those passionate about trees, ecology, and the environment.

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phen

Putting Plant Phenology to Use

February 21, 2023 | Webinar

Discover the practical applications of plant phenology and growing degree days (GDD) in the green industry, aiding in adapting to changing seasons and weather, predicting pest activity, and optimizing treatment timing for effective pest management in 2023.

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pesticide

Pesticide Safety for the Landscape Professional

February 22, 2023 | Webinar

This crucial session comprehensively explores IPM, delving into diverse pesticide types, label familiarity, personal protective equipment, and proper pesticide storage and disposal—an essential knowledge base for all participants.

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elaws

Employment Laws Triggered by Company Size

2024 | Guide

A reference guide of what laws cover your business based upon your number of employees.

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h2a

H-2A & H-2B: What Your Business Needs to Know

January 23, 2024 | Webinar

The session discusses each program’s requirements, barriers to entry, and best practices for employers, including “crossover” potential.

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Our Mission

OGIA leads, promotes, and facilitates the success and growth of green industry businesses. More than 1,300 members comprise nursery stock growers, garden center operators, landscape contractors, landscape design and grounds maintenance firms, arborists, students enrolled in landscape and horticulture programs in the state and allied suppliers. The association has represented Ohio’s vital green industry for more than 100 years.