NGFA Issues: Safety & Health
OSHA Letter to Grain Handlers Warning About Enforcement of Required Confined Space Entry Procedures
House Approves Bill Prohibiting EPA from Regulating Agricultural Dust (12/15/11)
Dec 15, 2011
OSHA Sweep Auger Letter of Interpretation -- Update on a Vexing Issue (11/17/11)
Nov 17, 2011
Labor Department Extends Comment Period to Dec. 1 on Restrictive Ag Child Labor Proposed Rule (10/31/11)
Oct 31, 2011
OSHA to Host Stakeholder Conversation on Occupational Hearing Loss (10/20/11)
Oct 20, 2011
GIPSA Requests Comments on U.S. Standards for Barley (10/11/11)
Oct 11, 2011
USDA Seeks Applications for Designation of Official Grain Inspection Agencies (10/11/11)
Oct 11, 2011
OSHA Continues Regional Emphasis Programs on Grain Handling Industry (9/22/11)
Sep 22, 2011
Initial Notification Date Approaching for Area Source Boilers (9/8/11)
Sep 08, 2011
Labor Department Proposes to Ban Youth from Engaging in Certain Types of Agricultural Work (9/2/11)
Sep 02, 2011
OSHA Targets Grain-Handling Industry in Hazard Alert on Grain Bin Engulfments (8/25/11)
Aug 25, 2011
EPA Includes Grain Elevator Air Emissions Standards in Review of Existing Regulations (8/25/11)
Aug 25, 2011
Use of Machine Guarding as Safety Practice (8/25/11)
Aug 25, 2011
OSHA Targets Grain-Handling Industry in Hazard Alert on Grain Bin Engulfments (8/19/11)
Aug 19, 2011
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) (8/11/11)
Aug 11, 2011
GIPSA Grants Permanent Waiver for Container Shipments of High-Quality Export Grain from Official Inspection, Weighing (8/11/11)
Aug 11, 2011
NGFA-Grain Journal Safety, Health Conference Attracts 225 (8/11/11)
Aug 11, 2011
FDA Proposes Fees for Reinspections, Mandatory Recalls under Food/Feed Safety Law (8/5/11)
Aug 05, 2011
Grain Bin-Entry Practices to Protect Employee Safety (7/14/11)
Jul 14, 2011
USDA Appoints New Members to Grain Inspection Advisory Committees (7/14/11)
Jul 14, 2011
More than 200 Preregistered to Attend NGFA/Grain Journal Safety, Health, Environmental Conference July 27-28 (7/8/11)
Jul 08, 2011
OSHA Proposes More Stringent Reporting Obligations for Work-Related Accidents (6/30/11)
Jun 30, 2011
GIPSA Outlines Proposed Fee Increases, Receives Recommendations on Determining Sorghum Odor During Advisory Committee Meeting (6/30/11)
Jun 30, 2011
House Subcommittee Conducts Hearing on Ag Biotechnology Benefits (6/30/11)
Jun 30, 2011
OSHA Launches 'Voluntary' National Survey on Employers' Safety, Health Practices (5/27/11)
May 27, 2011
OSHA Conducts May 13 'Expert Forum' on Combustible Dust (5/19/11)
May 19, 2011
OSHA Targets Grain-Handling Industry for Enhanced 'Severe-Violator' Enforcement (5/5/11)
May 05, 2011
NGFA Teams Up with Grain Journal to Cosponsor Second Annual Safety, Health, Environmental Conference (5/5/11)
May 05, 2011
OSHA Targets Grain-Handling Industry for Enhanced 'Severe-Violator' Enforcement Nationwide (4/29/11)
Apr 29, 2011
OSHA Schedules May 13 'Expert Forum' on Combustible Dust (4/29/11)
Apr 29, 2011
FGIS to Select New Official Moisture Meter Technology (4/21/11)
Apr 21, 2011
NGFA, Texas Associations Issue Final Reminder on May 5 OSHA Compliance Seminar (4/21/11)
Apr 21, 2011
NGFA, Grain Journal to Host Second Safety, Health, Environmental Quality Conference (3/10/11)
Mar 10, 2011
NGFA Joins with Texas Affiliates to Sponsor May 5 OSHA Seminar (3/10/11)
Mar 10, 2011
NGFA Safety, Health, Environmental Quality Committee Reviews Major Issues (2/10/11)
Feb 10, 2011
NCGA, NGFA Unveil New Farm Grain Bin Safety Video (2/4/11)
Feb 04, 2011
OSHA Withdraws Proposal to 'Clarify' Occupational Noise Standard (1/27/11)
Jan 27, 2011
Oklahoma-Texas OSHA Inspection Seminar Attracts Nearly 200 (1/13/11)
Jan 13, 2011
OSHA Extends Comment Period to March 21 on Proposed Limit on Use of Personal Protective Equipment Under Noise Standard (12/30/10)
Dec 30, 2010
EPA Proceeds with Plans to Require Clean Air Act Permits for Largest Greenhouse Gas Emitters (12/30/10)
Dec 30, 2010
OSHA's Intent to 'Clarify' Interpretation Under Noise Standard Could Diminish Employers' Ability to Use Personal-Protective Equipment (11/4/10)
Nov 04, 2010
NGFA Continues to Urge OSHA to Clarify Policy on Sweep Augers (10/7/10)
Oct 07, 2010
Senate Committee Delays Consideration of Bill Expanding OSHA's Powers (9/28/10)
Sep 28, 2010
USDA Solicits Comments on Corn, Rice Standards (9/28/10)
Sep 28, 2010
Senate Committee Tentatively Schedules Oct. 6 Vote on Bill Expanding OSHA's Powers (9/21/10)
Sep 21, 2010
OSHA Proposes to Modify Inspection Incentives for Participating in Voluntary Safety, Health Consultation Programs (9/3/10)
Sep 03, 2010
EPA Proposes to Extend Compliance Date for Spill-Prevention Rule (8/12/10)
Aug 12, 2010
Nearly 200 Attend First-Ever NGFA-Grain Journal Magazine Safety, Health, Environmental Conference (8/12/10)
Aug 12, 2010
OSHA Issues Stern Reminder on Required Grain Bin-Entry Procedures (8/6/10)
Aug 06, 2010
More than 200 to Attend NGFA/Grain Journal Safety, Health, Environmental Conference July 28-29
Jul 22, 2010
Time to Register for NGFA-PFI Joint Feed/Pet Food Conference, Sept. 22-24, Chicago! (7/15/10)
Jul 15, 2010
NGFA-Grain Journal Safety, Health, Environmental Conference Convenes July 28-29! (7/15/10)
Jul 15, 2010
House Committee Schedules July 13 Hearing on Bill Dramatically Increasing OSHA's Powers (7/13/10)
Jul 13, 2010
Congressional Democrats Introduce Discussion Draft Bill Dramatically Increasing OSHA's Powers (7/7/10)
Jul 07, 2010
OSHA Conducts Web-based Stakeholder Meeting on Combustible Dust Standard (7/1/10)
Jul 01, 2010
OSHA Announces Additional Stakeholder Meetings on Injury-and-Illness Prevention Standard (6/25/10)
Jun 25, 2010
NGFA Continues to Urge OSHA to Clarify Policy on Sweep Augers (6/3/10)
Jun 03, 2010
OSHA’s Emphasis Programs Focus on Grain Handling Industry (6/3/10)
Jun 03, 2010
NGFA, Others to Meet with EPA on July 8 on New Source Performance Standards (6/3/10)
Jun 03, 2010
OSHA Proposes Major Revisions to Fall Protection Standard, Encompasses Combustible Dust (5/28/10)
May 28, 2010
NGFA, Others Challenge EPA Interpretation of Temporary Storage for Air Permitting (5/20/10)
May 20, 2010
OSHA to Propose Changes to Injury-and-Illness Data Collection Process (5/14/10)
May 14, 2010
OSHA Requires Safety Training to be Offered in Language that Workers Understand (5/6/10)
May 06, 2010
OSHA Announces Intent to Propose Standard for Identifying, Correcting Hazards (5/6/10)
May 06, 2010
New Safety, Health and Environmental Quality Conference Set for July (5/6/10)
May 06, 2010
OSHA Begins Drafting Combustible Dust Standard (4/22/10)
Apr 22, 2010
NGFA, Grain Journal to Partner on New Safety, Health, Environmental Quality Seminar! (4/8/10)
Apr 08, 2010
NGFA, OSHA to Meet on Safe Operation of Sweep Augers in Bins (3/26/10)
Mar 26, 2010
NGFA Reminds Industry About Safe Bin Entry Procedures (3/26/10)
Mar 26, 2010
NGFA Urges OSHA to Withdraw, Reconsider Policy on Sweep Augers (2/25/10)
Feb 25, 2010
NGFA Urges GIPSA to Refrain from Major Changes to Wheat Standards (2/25/10)
Feb 25, 2010
NGFA, GEAPS Complete New General Safety DVD for Grain, Feed, Processing Industry; Preorders Now Being Filled (2/25/10)
Feb 25, 2010
NGFA Urges OSHA to Retain Existing Grain Handling Safety Rules (1/28/10)
Jan 28, 2010
NGFA, PFI, AFIA Submit Joint Statement to OSHA on Combustible Dust Rulemaking (1/25/10)
Jan 25, 2010
OSHA to Conduct 'Listening Session' on Feb. 10 (1/25/10
Jan 25, 2010
OSHA Issues New Policy on Sweep Augers Inside Grain Bins (1/14/10)
Jan 14, 2010
Industry Reminded to Post OSHA 300A Forms from Feb. 1-April 30 (1/14/10)
Jan 14, 2010
OSHA Schedules Public Hearings on Proposed Changes to Hazard Communication Standard (1/6/10)
Jan 06, 2010
Outlook for Major Federal Policy Issues in 2010 (12/29/09)
Dec 29, 2009
Nebraska Grain Elevator Cited by OSHA for Suffocation Incident (12/29/09)
Dec 29, 2009
NGFA Participates in OSHA Combustible Dust Stakeholder Meeting (12/17/09)
Dec 17, 2009
NGFA Participates in OSHA Stakeholder Meeting on Combustible Dust Standard (12/14/09)
Dec 14, 2009
Michaels Takes Reins of OSHA (12/14/09)
Dec 14, 2009
GIPSA Initiates Rulemaking on Changes to U.S. Wheat Standards
Dec 03, 2009
OSHA Cites Grain Elevator, Feed Plant for Major Violations (12/3/09)
Dec 03, 2009
NGFA, NAEGA Urge USDA to Limit Increase in Inspection Tonnage Fees (10/22/09)
Oct 22, 2009
OSHA to Initiate Rulemaking Oct. 21 on New Combustible Dust Standard
Oct 20, 2009
OSHA Issues Press Release on Grain-Handling Engulfment Incidents
Oct 20, 2009
Georgia Senators Urge OSHA to Regulate Combustible Dust After Home-State Sugar Plant Explosion (10/8/09)
Oct 08, 2009
GIPSA Seeks Comments on Renewal of Certain Official Grain Inspection Agencies
Sep 08, 2009
OSHA Considers Policy on Sweep Augers Inside Grain Bins
Aug 27, 2009
CDC Issues New Guidance for Businesses, Employers on 2009 Flu Season
Aug 21, 2009
Joint Safety, Health, Environmental Quality Committee Examines Key Issues
Aug 13, 2009
Michaels Nominated as New OSHA Chief
Aug 05, 2009
North Dakota Considering Action on Temporary Storage Air Permitting
May 21, 2009