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Worker Safety

US workplace fatalities decrease in 2023

Transportation incidents remain leading cause of death; Construction sector sees highest fatality count.

Brand Insights

Setting the Agricultural Industry in Motion

SEW-EURODRIVE, Inc.

Learn about the more commonly used drive solutions from SEW-EURODRIVE for the agriculture industry that help keep the most demanding processes up and running without missing a beat.

Safety

Firefighters scale grain pile to extinguish blaze at ADM elevator

Quick action by over 20 firefighters prevents damage to Webberville, Michigan, facility.

Worker Safety

Seaboard cleaning contractor fined again by DOL for violating child labor laws

A sanitation contractor at the Seaboard Triumph Foods LLC pork processing facility in Sioux City, Iowa, has been fined by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for violating child labor laws.

Worker Safety

MFA faces fines after OSHA cites safety violations in engulfment incident

OSHA’s findings highlight failures in safety protocols, including neglecting a bin entry permit, lack of harness use and insufficient rescue equipment.

Videos

CGI bolsters safety with new programs, harvest precautions [Video]

CGI’s Stuart Beckman outlines efforts taken to identify areas for improvement in worker safety.

Podcasts

Advancing workplace safety with wearable technology [Podcast]

Wearable tech can improve worker safety, reduce insurance costs and enhance the safety culture of any organization.

Regulatory Updates

OSHA launches safety initiative for Missouri’s grain handling industry

The program aims to reduce risks such as engulfment, fires, and equipment entanglements.

Worker Safety

Firefighters avert potential explosion at Thunder Bay grain elevator

Malfunctioning equipment and extreme heat heightened the danger of a dust explosion.

Association News

ALCIVIA donates $30,000 to equip local fire departments

The funds will be used to purchase vital equipment, including a grain entrapment rescue system.

Worker Safety

OSHA’s new Worker Walkaround rule increases legal risks for employers

NGFA, lawmakers and stakeholders are working to address the rule’s consequences on the grain, feed and processing industries.

Worker Safety

AIHA launches new heat stress mobile app

Using the accurate WBGT index, the app offers personalized alerts, health recommendations, and five-day heat forecasts to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Association News

NGFA's Harvest Safety Week focuses on protecting agricultural workers

Throughout the week, NGFA will provide resources and training designed to enhance safety practices among grain handlers.

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