Landscaping

Overview

The most impressive landscapes in Oregon are entirely natural, require little or no human intervention, and have existed for millennia. Human-made landscapes can be impressive, too, as humans try to put their own imprint on the environment.

Anyone in Oregon who advertises, operates as, or uses the title of a landscape contractor or landscape business must be licensed with the Landscape Contractors Board (LCB). Before they can be licensed, contractors must take a comprehensive exam administered by the LCB. The exam includes questions about Oregon OSHA’s workplace safety and health rules.

OSHA requires that employers conduct all required training of workers in a language and vocabulary workers can understand.

Publications

Brochures/Guides
- Guía para Contratistas de Diseño de Jardín y Servicios de Arboles y Arbustos
  Landscaping contractors and tree and shrub services guide
  Esta guía describe las reglas y regulaciones para los empleadores y trabajadores que son contratistas de paisajismo o empresas de paisajismo con licencia de la Junta de Contratistas de Paisajismo (LCB en ingles).
  Spanish 01/13/2023
- Landscaping contractors and tree and shrub services guide
  The purpose of this guide is to help employers and workers who may be subject to these rules and regulations as it pertains to landscape contractors, or landscape business licensed with the Landscape Contractors Board (LCB).
  English Order printed copy 09/30/2022
Checklists
- Ladders (portable) self-inspection checklist
  Self-inspection checklist for portable ladders.
  English Word version