OSHA and Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. Offer FreeSeminar for Area Businesses

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida (YN) - Every day, workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities cause immeasurable pain and suffering to employees and their families. Recent estimates indicate that workplace injuries and illnesses cost our nation's our nation's businesses $170 billion per year in wasteful and often preventable expenses. Effective Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS) have proven to be a decisive factor in reducing the extent and severity of work-related injuries and illnesses. SHMS will result in reduced injury-related costs. These savings, when properly administered, will exceed the cost of a workplace SHMS.

Critical Elements of an Effective SHMS

• Management commitment and employee involvement
• Worksite analysis
• Hazard prevention and control
• Training for employees, supervisors and managers

Join Vergie Bain, Compliance Assistance Specialist-OSHA & Rick Infante, NextEra Energy to learn techniques that will benefit your company's S & H Program.

FREE PROGRAM - November 18, 2009 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Safety Council, 4152 W. Blue Heron Boulevard, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Seating is limited so register now by calling 561-845-8233 or via e-mail at: Zondra@safetycouncilpbc.org

For more information visit www.safetycouncilpbc.org