Safety Made Simple

09/11/2026

Have safety knowledge worth sharing? Now’s the time to step up to the mic.
Speaker applications for Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) Exchange 2027 are due this week! GEAPS is looking for industry professionals, including safety experts, to share practical knowledge, lessons learned, and ideas that can make a difference across the grain and processing industries.
Don’t miss your chance to educate, connect, and help move the industry forward.
Submit your proposal by September 25: https://zurl.co/Rd1bK

GEAPS welcomes applications from interested speakers for GEAPS Exchange 2027, the premier event in the grain and grain processing industries.

09/09/2026

One grain entrapment is already one too many. Reports of grain entrapment and engulfment incidents are a sobering reminder of just how quickly routine work around stored grain can become deadly.

Flowing grain can trap a worker in seconds. Out-of-condition grain, bridging, mechanical equipment, and the temptation to enter a bin to correct a problem can create situations where one decision has life-changing consequences.

Safety Made Simple's Buried in Grain: Grain Entrapment and Engulfment course helps employees understand these hazards and reinforces the safe practices that can prevent an entry from becoming an emergency.
Don't wait for an incident to make grain entrapment training a priority, here’s an easy course to add to your toolbox: https://zurl.co/tRD4K

This training session addresses grain entrapment and engulfment. The objectives of this course are to: Understand how quickly a person can be entrapped or engulfed in flowing grain. Discuss how difficult it is to remove an entrapped or engulfed worker. Identify the three most common ways workers are...

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we recognize the people who keep our industries and our communities safely moving forward.

From farms and grain facilities to food processing plants, manufacturing operations, and the drivers connecting them all, we're grateful for the hardworking men and women who show up every day and get the job done.

At Safety Made Simple, we believe every worker deserves to finish their shift safely and return home to the people who matter most.

09/04/2026

September is National Preparedness Month! Know what disasters and hazards could affect your area, how to get emergency alerts, and where you would go if you and your team need to evacuate. Here's more info:https://zurl.co/5GbL3

09/03/2026

The Housekeeping & Combustible Dust course helps employees understand the hazards associated with combustible dust and the role proper housekeeping plays in creating a safer workplace.
Don't let routine dust accumulation become an overlooked hazard. Give your team the knowledge to recognize risks, follow safe work practices, and understand why keeping dust under control matters.
Housekeeping makes a big difference in safety: https://zurl.co/NWArw

This session discusses housekeeping and combustible dust. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Identify the elements needed for a dust explosion to occur. Recognize the importance of effective housekeeping. Implement housekeeping best practices that will reduce the likelihood of a flash f...

09/01/2026

September is a busy month for our industries, with conferences, trade shows, field days, and other events bringing people together from across the country.

As you travel, reconnect with your network, meet new people, and get an up-close look at the latest equipment and technology, remember to keep safety along for the ride. Drive safely. Stay alert in busy exhibit and demonstration areas. Follow event safety procedures. And take the time to understand new equipment before getting too close or operating it.

To everyone traveling, exhibiting, presenting, demonstrating equipment, or attending an industry event this September, Safety Made Simple wishes you safe travels, productive conversations, and a safe return home.
Enjoy the events, make some great connections, and stay safe out there!

08/28/2026

Breakdowns happen. Secondary incidents don't have to. Knowing how to safely respond to roadside emergencies protects drivers, emergency responders, and passing motorists. Proper warning devices, visibility, and safe positioning can make all the difference.
Prepare your drivers before they need the training! We can help: https://zurl.co/IijZp

This session focuses on roadside safety. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Recognize why pre/post-trip inspections are important. Identify when and where to place warning devices. Apply safe practices if your vehicle breaks down or you are involved in an accident. Apply the best practi...

08/26/2026

Food allergens don't have to be visible to become dangerous. Proper allergen handling protects consumers, prevents costly recalls, and helps maintain compliance with food safety standards. From cleaning procedures to labeling and cross-contact prevention, every employee plays a role.
Build confidence throughout your facility with allergen awareness training. You can start here: https://zurl.co/WVjop

This session focuses on allergen handling. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Identify the nine major allergens recognized in the United States. Recognize how cross-contact occurs and how to prevent it. Apply safe practices to help protect the food supply for those with food allergies.

08/24/2026

The safest trip starts before the engine does. Pre- and post-trip inspections help identify worn tires, faulty lights, brake issues, unsecured cargo, and other problems before they become roadside emergencies.
A few minutes spent inspecting your vehicle can prevent hours of downtime and potentially save lives. https://zurl.co/3lBKj

This course covers required pre and post trip inspections of commercial vehicles used on public roads and highways and is intended for all employees who operate commercial vehicles. The Primary Objectives of this program are for you to understand: Why pre and post trip inspections are critically imp...

08/21/2026

Plan to join us or sign up to receive the daily emails from National Grain and Feed Association for Harvest Safety Week that starts next week! Check out all of the resources here:
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Safety Protecting People. Promoting a Safer Industry. NGFA is committed to advancing safety practices that protect the lives and livelihoods of those working across the grain, feed, and processing supply chain. Through tip sheets, training videos, and practical guidance, we help companies build safe...