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Reducing the Dangers in Grain Handling
Over 200,000 people work in grain handling facilities that process billions of tons of wheat, oats, soybeans, barley, and corn each year. Producing these massive quantities of grain is vital to maintaining our food supply and feeding our
OSHA Seeking Comments on its Voluntary Protection Program
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking comments on modernizing, expanding, and enhancing the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), which began in 1989. Input is requested on the following topics:Aligning the program
9 Ways to Prevent Injuries Around Woodchippers
Landscapers, arborists, utilities workers, and construction crews are some of the trades that regularly perform tree care. After these teams are done pruning, removing limbs, or topping off trees, they typically load the wood materials into a
Wellness programs: an important asset to the health and safety of a workplace
When companies deal with health and safety issues, they often consider the cost of safety supplies and equipment. Medical expenses and traditional health benefits often appear to be the most essential financial needs for safety departments and EHS
Ladder Safety Month
The American Ladder Institute (ALI) is sponsoring National Ladder Safety Month in March to raise awareness of the importance of using ladders properly and to decrease ladder-related injuries at home and at work.This year’s themes are:Week 1:
Six Ways to Increase Safety in Confined Spaces
Confined space operations are always high risk. Workers who enter tanks, silos, storage bins, ductwork, tunnels, and maintenance holes may face toxic fumes, reduced oxygen levels, and explosive atmospheres. According to the Bureau of Labor