Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS
Back when I played football I was on the “hands team.” The hands team was sent out on the field whenever there was the slightest chance...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Oct 16
PREVENTING AND RESPONDING TO GRAIN DRYER FIRES
Read more about preventing and responding to grain dryer fires.
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Sep 13
MOBILE CRANE SAFETY
Mobile cranes are used in various industries for maintenance and construction related projects. Whether you work for a construction...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Aug 25
EYEWASHES AND EMERGENCY SHOWERS
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates that about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain job-related eye...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Jun 26
GRAIN DUST EXPLOSION PREVENTION
Hazard Monitoring Equipment Hazard monitoring equipment can prevent grain dust explosions, save lives, and protect your facility from...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Jun 12
2022 AG-RELATED CONFINED SPACE INCIDENTS
The following information is part of a report released by Purdue University’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program on reported...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- May 15
RAILCAR FALL PROTECTION - FIXED SYSTEMS
I once had a conversation with a safety manager that ended with, “I’m sorry, but I have to cut our call short. One of our managers just...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Apr 20
OXYGEN DEFICIENCY IN CONFINED SPACES
Ask any well-trained employee entering confined spaces what their main concern is, and they will most likely say, “oxygen deficiency.”...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Mar 24
COMBUSTIBLE DUST IN AGRICULTURAL AND PROCESSING FACILITIES
Workers in grain elevators as well as milling and processing facilities are no stranger to combustible dust. Many have experienced the...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Mar 17
YOUR EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION GUIDE
Communicating is something we all do. But when did you last consider how effective your communication is in the workplace? What would...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Mar 17
TRUCK DRIVER SAFETY GUIDE
Truck drivers carry a great deal of responsibility on the roads. Having the right skills and knowledge to safely operate their vehicles...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Feb 22
FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS
I recently assisted a company with their annual fall protection equipment inspections. It was a tedious and monotonous task but well...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Jan 11
LOCKOUT TAGOUT
Core Elements of an Effective Program The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) promulgated the standard for The Control...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Dec 20, 2022
GRAIN DUST EXPLOSIONS
Grain dust explosions often result in fatalities, injuries, and significant property damage. OSHA’s Grain Handling Standard 29 CFR Part...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Nov 15, 2022
Confined Space Entry Training
Written Program Requirements The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Permit Required Confined Spaces standard 1910.146...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Oct 17, 2022
FALL PROTECTION CALCULATIONS
Using a personal fall arrest system (PFAS) without evaluating fall clearance is like bungee jumping with a bungee cord that is too long....
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Sep 21, 2022
HARVEST SAFETY STRATEGIES
Harvest is the perfect storm, a critical state of affairs with negative and sometimes unpredictable factors including seasonal workers,...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Aug 23, 2022
COMPLIANCE ONLY GOES SO FAR
Commitment Changes Culture As a consultant I’ve learned that companies approach safety in different ways. Some balance the need for...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Jul 22, 2022
LEADING BY EXAMPLE
Throughout our lives we’ve all heard of the importance of leading by example. Whether it is the example set for children, colleagues, or...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Jun 24, 2022
HOW DO YOU BUILD A SAFETY CULTURE
How do you build a safety culture in your company? You may be curious. You may be ready. You can do a google search and find more choices...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- May 18, 2022
Situational Awareness In The Workplace
We Aren't Born with It! “They need to be more aware of their surroundings.” This term is often used to describe the corrective action...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Apr 26, 2022
SAFETY "IT REALLY DOES PAY"
What if someone told you that a simple investment could improve productivity, increase worker morale, attract better employees, improve...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Mar 28, 2022
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Setting the tone for safety inspections. First impressions matter, especially when it comes to safety inspections. My impression of a...
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Joe Mlynek, CSP, OHST
- Feb 25, 2022
MOVING THE CLASSROOM
Coupling online learning with hands-on training is an efficient and effective way to increase employee retention and engagement.
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