Next week, April 9-13, is “Stand-Up for Grain Engulfment Prevention Week,” an effort on the part of OSHA and the National Grain and Feed Association to reduce the number of grain engulfment deaths in the U.S. – which usually occur from suffocation.
OSHA says the week is a way to reach out to employers and workers to get them involved in improving worker protection, reducing injuries, and preventing fatalities from engulfment. Industry employers and workers are encouraged to host or participate in local stand-up events.