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Members of the MIOSHA Consultation Education and Training (CET) Division recently appeared at a trade expo for professionals in the organic agriculture industry.
The second annual Clearwater Farms Expo drew over 300 people and 50 exhibitors during the two-day event at Clearwater Farms in Caro Jan. 18-19.
MIOSHA's Consultation Education and Training Division staff interacted with event vendors, exhibitors, and Tuscola Technology Center students preparing to enter the agricultural workforce. They also promoted MIOSHA’s free Consultation Education and Training (CET) services, which include voluntary on-site consultation visits to farms throughout the year.
Michigan leads the nation in the production of numerous crops, and agriculture contributes more than $104 billion to the state's economy annually, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. To protect farmers in this vital industry from fatal and nonfatal injuries, we want everyone to have the resources they need for a safe work environment.
MIOSHA Fact Sheets provide additional information related to health and safety in the Agricultural industry. The following fact sheets can be found online at michigan.gov/mioshapublications.
Many agricultural operations are covered under MIOSHA safety and health standards. To find applicable MIOSHA standards and other agricultural resources, visit michigan.gov/cet.
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The Michigan Safety Conference is an annual two-day health and safety training event. MIOSHA staff (consultative, enforcement, and radiation safety) will teach some of the 120+ workplace health and safety classes and re-certification courses offered. All businesses in Michigan are encouraged to send their employees responsible for health, safety, and risk management operations.
Michigan Safety Conference is a proud MIOSHA Alliance member, a formalized partnership which aims to educate and advance workplace safety and health across Michigan.
April 16-17, 2024
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
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 MIOSHA invites employers and employees to share a cup of coffee and learn about the importance of workplace safety and health.
MIOSHA administrative, consultative and enforcement representatives will attend and answer questions about agency services and programs.
Coffee with MIOSHA events provide an informal opportunity for employers and employees to meet with MIOSHA representatives to ask questions, obtain information on program services and resources, learn about MIOSHA Training Institute opportunities, and network with other safety professionals.
DETAILS: The event is free; all Michigan employers and employees are welcome. (This event has a construction emphasis).
Coffee with MIOSHA
Tuesday, Feb.13, 2024, from 8-10 a.m.
Associated Builders & Contractors: Southeastern Michigan Chapter
31800 Sherman Avenue
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Please RSVP by Feb. 7 with Michelle Wood at mwood@abcsemi.org. Walk-ins welcome!
There have been 3 work-related fatalities reported to MIOSHA in 2023. The information below shares preliminary details about the most recent fatalities reported to MIOSHA, which are believed to be covered by the MIOSH Act. The descriptions reflect information provided to MIOSHA at the initial report of the incidents and are not the result of the official MIOSHA investigations.
Preliminary summaries of the 2024 incidents:
A 25-year-old assistant yard/receiving manager was stocking merchandise with the use of an order picker truck. At some point during the task, the employee fell from the lift approximately 20 feet to the adjacent walking-working surface. The employee was transported to a local hospital and later succumbed to the injuries sustained from the fall.
A 39-year-old law enforcement officer was making a traffic stop for a suspected impaired driver. Other officers were on the scene. During the stop, a commuter vehicle struck two patrol vehicles and the victim, who was outside of the patrol vehicle. The victim died at the hospital.
After completing the sheathing of the trusses on a residential roof and while cleaning up around the house, a worker found the 46-year-old victim lying on the ground. The victim was transported to the hospital where they died from their injuries.
Jan. 12, 2024 — Kalamazoo Company Earns Top Award for Exemplary Commitment to Employee Safety and Health
Variances from MIOSHA standards must be made available to the public in accordance with Part 12, Variances (R408.22201 to 408.22251). MIOSHA variances are published online at:
michigan.gov/mioshavariances.
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