The Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) has launched a 'regional emphasis programme' to address hazards stemming from exposure to fertilizer-grade ammonium nitrate and agricultural anhydrous ammonia. The Association says that employees in the fertilizer storage, mixing/ blending, and distribution industries face fire and explosion risks, along with exposure to hazardous chemicals and toxic gases. The programme is being conducted in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. The first 90 days will be education and prevention outreach by OSHA to promote compliance with existing standards. The agency also will be responding to fatalities, hospitalisations, complaints and referrals during that period. Enforcement will begin at the conclusion of the 90 days and continue until September 30th, 2019, unless the program is extended.
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