Rancho Mesa News
CLCA Utilizes Mobility & Stretch Program at Landscape Industry Certified Technician Testing
Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Landscapers from all over Southern California gathered at Cuyamaca College before the sun rose on Saturday, April 14, 2018 to test their skills at the California Landscape Contractors Association's (CLCA) Landscape Industry Certified Technician testing.
Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Landscapers from all over Southern California gathered at Cuyamaca College before the sun rose on Saturday, April 14, 2018 to test their skills at the California Landscape Contractors Association's (CLCA) Landscape Industry Certified Technician testing.
Rancho Mesa's Drew Garcia and fitness trainer Collin Dawson led the certification participants in the Mobility & Stretch Program.
Safety Spotlight: Francis Parker Implements Mobility & Stretch Program
Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
On March 5, 2018, members of the Francis Parker School maintenance department led by Mike Cain gathered for a training with Collin Dawson, a personal trainer Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. partnered with to develop the Mobility & Stretch Program.
Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
On March 5, 2018, members of the Francis Parker School maintenance department led by Mike Cain gathered for a training with Collin Dawson, a personal trainer Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. partnered with to develop the Mobility & Stretch Program.
In an effort to prevent on the job injuries, the training participants learned how to properly stretch and strengthen their muscles before they begin their workday. The program uses the maintenance truck, a partner or other available apparatus to help employees achieve total body activation. The Mobility & Stretch Program takes 10-15 minutes to stretch and strengthen the key muscles that surround common industry injuries.
"All of this centers on warming up large muscle groups through mobility and using proper stretching techniques to minimize the risk of strains and lifting claims," said Daniel Frazee, Executive Vice President at Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. "I really appreciate how the school remains forward thinking and proactive with Safety!"
About Francis Parker School
Francis Parker School is committed to graduating students who embody those qualities essential for academic success and personal fulfillment — intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, passion for learning, ethical responsibility, self-reliance, community engagement, and global competence — by offering a balanced, challenging and integrated Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12 educational program in academics, athletics and the arts, all in a vibrant and diverse school community. For more information, visit www.francisparker.org.
Mobility & Stretch Program Reaches the Masses
Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Upon a routine visit to Landcare Logic, President Craig Gerber proudly displayed his Mobility & Stretch poster to his insurance broker, Drew Garcia.
The poster had been published in The Landscape Professional magazine, a publication by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) whose circulation reaches over 9,500. The poster provides instruction on how to properly stretch before performing physical work.
Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Upon a routine visit to Landcare Logic, President Craig Gerber proudly displayed his Mobility & Stretch poster to his insurance broker, Drew Garcia.
The poster had been published in The Landscape Professional magazine, a publication by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) whose circulation reaches over 9,500. The poster provides instruction on how to properly stretch before performing physical work.
Drew smiled and acknowledged he was very familiar with the poster. His face is on it!
The Mobility & Stretch Program was developed by Drew Garcia and personal trainer, Collin Dawson from Bodies By Collin. It was designed specifically for the landscape and construction industries. The idea was to create a stretch program that would allow workers to stretch their bodies before starting their day.
To learn more about the Mobility & Stretch Program, contact Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. at (619) 937-0164.
Safety Spotlight: Rancho Mesa Supports Landscape Industry Certified Field Testing with a Mobility and Stretch Program
Author Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
In the early hours of April 1, 2017, hundreds of landscapers from near and far gathered at Cuyamaca College in El Cajon for the annual Landscape Industry Certified (LIC) Field Test branded by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and administered by the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA).
Author Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Drew Garcia, NALP Program Director, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
In the early hours of April 1, 2017, hundreds of landscapers from near and far gathered at Cuyamaca College in El Cajon for the annual Landscape Industry Certified (LIC) Field Test branded by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and administered by the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA).
Before the long day of hands-on testing began, Drew Garcia from Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc., like a seasoned baseball coach, inspired the crowd with stories from his former baseball career and emphasized the importance of stretching before performing strenuous activities. It was a perfect segway into Rancho Mesa's Mobility and Stretch program.
Drew Garcia enlisted personal trainer, Collin Dawson from BRZN Fitness to develop a stretch program specifically designed for the landscape industry. The idea was to create a stretch program that would allow landscapers to stretch their bodies before starting their work day. The program uses the company truck to help employees achieve total body activation in minimal time, while both stretching and strengthening the key muscles that surround common industry injuries.
"Even light stretching activities can help you protect yourself from strain related injuries and back pain as the result of reaching, bending, or stooping during daily tasks," writes Mark Stice, CSP, CHST from Bear Valley Loss Control Services, LLC. "A well-stretched muscle more easily achieves its full range of motion, improving performance. Those who practice stretching also find it to be a great way to get you moving in the morning, to limber up after sitting for a long period of time, or a way to relax after a long day. Don't just stretch at work. Make it part of your daily routine."
At the event, Collin Dawnson led the group in a 15-minute stretch designed to loosen their arms, legs and back. The crowd was energized and ready to start testing after completing the program.
Rancho Mesa is pleased to offer the Mobility and Stretch Program to its clients.
