Mobile equipment makes the job easier, but forklifts, loaders, skid steers, trucks, and trailers can create serious blind spots, crush zones, and line-of-fire hazards. September’s toolbox talk covers safer backing, G.O.A.L. (Get Out And Look), spotter communication, agreed hand signals, pedestrian awareness, trailer positioning, and staying clear of pinch points. A few seconds of planning can prevent a very bad day and a whole lot of paperwork. Keep people visible, separated,

Custom fertilizer blending may create new SDS responsibilities for ag retailers under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Supplier SDSs for individual ingredients may not be enough when a facility produces finished blended loads. With recent citations happening and HCS 2024 deadlines coming, now is the time to review fertilizer products, blend families, SDS coverage, labels, and HazCom programs before this turns into an inspection problem.