Zach Bruce, Hortica

How to Manage Ergonomic Risks in Greenhouse Work
Ergonomic exposures are overlooked job hazards in greenhouse work that can still lead to significant injury risk if not addressed.
2025 Greenhouse Injury Trends: Top Risks and How to Prevent Them
Zach Bruce covers where greenhouse businesses experience the most risk and preventative strategies to promote a strong safety culture.
How To Keep Summer Visitors to Your Greenhouse or Garden Center Safe
Zach Bruce of Hortica covers how greenhouses, garden centers, and more, can ensure that their visitors are safe from accidents this summer.
How to Prevent the Three Types of Distracted Driving: Visual, Manual, and Cognitive
Zach Bruce of Hortica covers how horticulture delivery businesses can minimize and prevent the risks of distracted driving.
The Importance of a Safety Audit: Why It Matters and How to Get Started
Zach Bruce of Hortica covers how safety audits not only protect your workers but also improve business efficiency and profitability.
How to Better Prepare for Weather Disaster through Local Partnerships
Increased climate uncertainty and extreme weather events make preparation a necessity to protect your greenhouse operation.
Beyond Plant Health: How to Keep Workers Safe When Using Pesticides
Zach Bruce of Hortica covers the best pesticide-handling practices to follow to ensure greenhouse employee safety.
How to Prevent Electrical Fires in Your Greenhouse
The reliance of greenhouse operations on electrical equipment puts them at risk for fires. Here are ways to mitigate that risk.
Know the Signs of Heat Stress and How to Protect Your Employees
Here’s a look at the many identifiable symptoms of heat stress and how growers can protect their employees from the condition.
Protect Your Greenhouse Employees and Customers From Slips, Trips, and Falls This Winter
While the name “slips, trips, and falls” may sound harmless, they can sideline your workers for weeks. The same risks can also lead to lawsuits if customers are hurt on your property.
Navigating Seasonal Safety Risks in the Horticulture Industry
Seasonal hiring can provide a helpful boost to your greenhouse during busy times. The same goes for keeping your business safe.
10 Lessons for Enhancing Safety in Your Horticulture Business
Reviewing OSHA’s annual safety violations report presents an opportunity to assess your own operation so you can make safety enhancements.
How Your Employees Can Lead Your Greenhouse Safety Efforts
Empowering employee leaders to monitor and improve safety in the workplace can foster a safer, more productive environment.
How to Audit the Safety of Your Greenhouse Facility and Business
For a busy greenhouse, an audit can help you identify risks in your facility and help you uncover areas where you may need stronger risk management practices.
Preventing Workplace Injuries Amid a Shifting Workforce
The time you take to create or refresh your greenhouse operation’s safety guidelines can provide significant benefits.
Why Safety Visits Are an Overlooked Benefit for Greenhouse Growers
Want to maximize the value of your business insurance? Have your provider help you create and implement a proactive safety program.
Protect Your Greenhouse with a Continuity Plan
A business continuity plan, along with appropriate insurance coverages, can be your greenhouse’s lifeline during a catastrophe.
A Greenhouse Guide to Safe Handling of Crop Protection Materials
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is one of the most effective — and necessary — tools when your team handles pesticides.
‘Tis the Season: Severe Weather Tips for Your Greenhouse
A little preparation now can have your team ready to act in seconds rather than hours in the event of a problem.