(WSBTV) Georgia Crane Collapse Firefighters reportedly rescued two construction workers during an Atlanta crane collapse Thursday afternoon, October 15, 2015. According to WSBTV News, the construction accident occurred near Roxboro and Kingsboro Roads in Buckhead, as construction crews worked on a high-rise apartment building. The crane apparently hit a cherry picker as it fell and came to rest…
(OSHA) Grain handling plants receive, manage, store, process, and ship a variety of raw agricultural goods, such as, corn, wheat, oats, barley, sunflower seeds, and soybeans. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) considers the grain handling industry a “high hazard industry where workers can be exposed to numerous serious and life…
Wood Pellet Plant Explosion (The Providence Journal) Woodworking facilities have an especially high risk of fires and explosions due to the large quantities of on-site fuel and ignition sources. OSHA outlines the explosive hazards inherent to the woodworking industry and offers multiple solutions to prevent and mitigate these risks. We’ve highlighted some of these hazards and…