Summer Heat and Hazardous Materials: Why Hot Weather Demands Extra Attention
Summer brings longer days, increased activity, and higher temperatures—but it also introduces additional hazards when working with hazardous materials. Many employees understand the dangers associated with chemicals, fuels, fertilizers, pesticides, and compressed gases, but fewer realize that these materials can behave very differently as temperatures rise. Heat can significantly affect the physical and chemical properties […]
CVSA Brake Safety Week Set for August 23-29
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has scheduled this year’s Brake Safety Week for August 23-29 with a focus on brake systems and components. During Brake Safety Week, commercial motor vehicle inspectors highlight the importance of brake systems by conducting inspections of their components and removing commercial motor vehicles found to have brake-related out-of-service violations […]
Preparing Nurse Tanks for Testing
Nurse tanks are essential pieces of equipment in modern agriculture, used to transport and apply anhydrous ammonia (NH₃), a critical source of nitrogen fertilizer for crops. These pressurized vessels carry a hazardous material that demands the highest standards of safety and maintenance. Regular testing and inspection of nurse tanks are not just regulatory best practices—they […]
Top 5 Visual Red Flags Inspectors Can See During an Audit
Before an auditor opens a single binder or asks for one record, they are already evaluating your operation with their eyes. The physical condition of your facility, your storage areas, your shelves, and your safety stations tells a compliance story the moment they step through the door. These five visual red flags below are among […]
Preventing Heat Illness in Agricultural Retail Operations
As temperatures climb during the summer months, agricultural retail employees face an increased risk of heat-related illnesses. From handling bulk materials and loading trucks to working in fertilizer plants, warehouses, and outdoor yards, these environments can quickly become hazardous without proper controls. Heat illness is preventable—but only with awareness, planning, and consistent practices. Understanding Heat […]
10 Compliance Documents You Should Be Able to Produce Instantly
Compliance isn’t just paperwork—it’s the difference between a smooth season and a costly shutdown. For ag retailers juggling fertilizer, crop protection products, and evolving regulations, missing a single document can trigger fines, delays, or worse. The challenge isn’t knowing compliance matters—it’s keeping track of everything that proves you’re doing it right. Whether you’re preparing for […]
FMCSA Still Allows Paper MECs for 60 Days
FMCSA has announced a six-month exemption to allow motor carriers and drivers to rely on a paper copy of the medical examiner’s certificate (MEC) as proof of the driver’s medical certification for up to 60 days after the MEC was issued.
OSHA 2025 Injury & Illness Posting Reminder
It’s time to complete your 2025 injury and illness recordkeeping obligations by posting the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A).
FMCSA Re-Issues Temporary Waiver for Medical Certification Documentation
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has re-issued a temporary waiver…
New WOTUS Definition Proposed
EPA and the US Army Corps of Engineers released a proposed rule revising the regulatory definition of “waters of the United States,” or “WOTUS”….