OSHA shifts focus to safety of grain facilities

摘要

Washington - A grain safety Local Emphasis Program in OSHA Region 5 has resulted in 61 inspections and 163 violations since its August launch, the agency recently said. Violations found in the LEP were related to grain engulfment, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, falls and combustible dust hazards, according to a Jan. 24 press release. OSHA Region 5 includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.