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June 29, 2009:
A personal protective equipment (PPE) assessment often reveals the need for companies to improve their employees’ education and training programs. Companies usually conduct some type of PPE training, but it may be limited to an hour-long session that presents the same information for everyone.

Identify training tools that will better educate individual employees about the specific tasks they perform each day. Effective training ensures workers have no question about what solutions they need for their jobs and the associated protection and performance characteristics.

Commit to conducting follow-up assessments at regular intervals to determine if the solutions implemented are working. Follow-up assessments also allow you to identify new solutions that can further improve day-do-day operations and facilitate changes that will make your work environment even more efficient.

More safety tips

 

Sponsored by CNA

PLANET’s Safety Recognition Awards 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. Learn more about PLANET's Safety Recognition Awards Program.

 

 

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) proudly announces a new alliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), furthering its efforts to connect green industry businesses with valuable resources for the promotion of safety throughout the industry. Click here for more information on the October 16, 2008, announcement.

Learn more about the OSHA Alliance.

 

OSHA Challenge offers businesses and public sector organizations an opportunity to develop or improve their safety and health management system in a non-threatening, proactive manner.  A step-by-step roadmap, based on the successful Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) model, guides participants through the Challenge’s three stages. 

Take the OSHA Challenge!

 

This handy online resource was developed by OSHA and the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). It explains safety standards that apply to the industry, how to recognize potential hazards, and topics that should be included in a safety and health program. It also provides additional information on related topics.

To access OSHA's and TCIA's tree care safety resources, click here.

 

 

Preventing Pain & Injury in the Green Industry - Simple Safety Policies and Training Plans CD
by PLANET
Sponsored by CNA and STIHL

Reduce your employees’ risk of preventable injuries and the costs associated with them with this new safety tool. Read more...

 

For our entire safety catalogue of books, CD's and DVD's click here.

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Visit the PLANET Bookstore at LandcareNetwork.org for even more safety resources that can be used to grow and develop your company’s safety program. Contact the PLANET office at (800) 395-2522 or email us for more information about PLANET’s safety programs.

 

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