Safety and health at work
Minnesota has its own Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MNOSHA) state-plan program, which is approved by federal OSHA, to protect workers at private and public worksites. The program has two parts: MNOSHA Compliance and MNOSHA Workplace Safety Consultation.
![Two grain bins (photo)](/sites/default/files/grainbins.jpg)
It is important to be aware of grain-bin hazards. Moist grain can cake or crust at the surface, hiding pockets of air underneath a seemingly hard surface. It can also act like quicksand, pulling workers completely in. Learn more about the precautions to take to stay safe.
![Workers standing near a truck](/sites/default/files/DLI_300w.jpg)
Safety Lines informs readers about the purpose, plans and progress of Minnesota OSHA.