Valley Crest Tree Co. Recognized for Safety Excellence

Valley Crest Tree Company, the nursery division of ValleyCrest Companies and a grower and mover of large trees, announced it recently received top honors in safety from PLANET (Professional Landcare Network), the leading professional association of the national landscape industry.  Recipients of the industry awards are given by the association annually as part of PLANET’s Safety Recognition Awards Program.

Recognized for overall safety performance with a Silver Performance Award each were Specimen Tree Division and the Nursery Division South.  The Company’s Nursery Division North received the Silver Performance and recognition for no accidents or illnesses and no time lost from work.

“Safety is always our number one priority and we make it part of each job and every employee’s work day” said Robert Crudup, president, Valley Crest Tree Company. “Our safety program goes beyond the traditional tailgate meetings.  We include Health Fairs which cover topics like diet, blood pressure, and even safety at home.  People are our number one asset and we want them to come to work safely each day and return home safely to their family each night”

PLANET’s safety program reflects its dedication to creating and maintaining safe work environments in the green industry and is designed to reward green industry service providers who consistently demonstrate their commitment to safety.  Companies that enter PLANET’s safety awards program are required to submit a copy of their OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses report and their year-end vehicle insurance claims summary report. These reports are used in determining award recipients. All award recipients are to be congratulated for their superior dedication to safety excellence.