An independent federal agency said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s response to seven safety recommendations has been unacceptable. (read full story)
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One dead after blast at grain silo
A 66-year-old worker at an Indiana farm co-op was killed Monday afternoon when a grain silo exploded, knocking him from the top of a 175-foot tower, LaPorte County authorities said. (read full story)
OSHA Ratchets Up Safety Info for Emergency Responders
Emergency responders are oftentimes put to the test, given conditions that most people would prefer avoiding. With that in mind, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published Firefighting Precautions at Facilities with Combustible Dust*, a new, informative booklet that outlines safe procedures for emergency responders who are at risk for coming in contact with fires and explosions caused by combustible dust. (read full story)