OSHA interpretation addresses grain augers

摘要

Washington - OSHA recently published a letter of interpretation in response to concerns from a member of Congress about the agency's actions on grain augers. The letter, dated Feb. 16 and signed by OSHA administrator David Michaels, addresses issues raised by Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD). According to Noem, a 2009 OSHA letter of interpretation told employees not to work inside a grain bin while an unguarded sweep auger was operating, but failed to offer alternatives for removal and define the term "unguarded sweep auger." She asked the agency to provide an update on its actions and seek input from industry.