Resources to Improve Your Safety Program

Your safety record can make or break your business. Here are resources to educate employees and improve your safety programs.

Professional Landcare Network (PLANET): Tips and educational materials in both English and Spanish

landcarenetwork.org/riskmgmt/index.cfm

Caterpillar Safety Services: Webinars, podcasts, blogs, equipment-specific tips, online training and consulting services

safety.cat.com

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

* Calculate how much an accident can cost

osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/safetypays/estimator.html

* Not sure where to start? OSHA offers a sample safety and health program for small businesses.

osha.gov/SLTC/etools/safetyhealth/mod2_sample_sh_program.html

* Hispanic Outreach for working with Spanish-speaking employees

osha.gov/dcsp/compliance_assistance/index_hispanic.html

osha.gov/dcsp/compliance_assistance/quickstarts/hispanic/index_hispanic.html

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