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Contact: Sherry MacDonald
Phone: (703)736-9666
E-mail: sherrymacdonald@landcarenetwork.org

For Immediate Release

PLANET’S SAFETY RECOGNITION AWARDS PROGRAM DEADLINE IS APPROACHING!

HERNDON, Va., April 7, 2008 — The Professional Landcare Network’s (PLANET) Safety Recognition Awards Program application deadline is almost here. This program, sponsored by CNA, is designed to reward green industry professionals who consistently demonstrate their commitment to safety, and reflects the dedication of these individuals and their companies to creating and maintaining safe work environments. The application is available at LandcareNetwork.org and must be returned to PLANET by May 2, 2008.

All green industry service provider companies and branches are eligible to enter the Safety Recognition Awards Program. This year’s program covers the time period of January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2007. All entries must include the application, OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and a copy of the year-end vehicle insurance claims summary report.

Safety Recognition Awards are given to companies in the following categories: No Vehicle Accidents, No Injuries or Illnesses, and No Days Away From Work. In addition, companies who participated in previous programs are eligible for the Most Improved category.

Program participants also may qualify for the Overall Safety Achievement Award. This award honors those companies with thorough, high-performing, safety programs that create and maintain safe work environments in the green industry. Companies are eligible for this award if they demonstrate outstanding safety performance in the workplace based on their combined fleet and employee incident rates. A checklist also is used to rate the company’s complete safety program. Results of the Overall Safety Achievement Awards (gold, silver, and bronze levels) will be kept confidential until they are announced in the fall of 2008.

For more information, visit LandcareNetwork.org or contact Ilene Manster at (800) 395-2522 or safetyawards@landcarenetwork.org.

PLANET is the association of members who create and maintain the QUALITY OF LIFE in communities across America. With more than 4,200 member companies and affiliates, these firms and their employees represent more than 100,000 green industry professionals.