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Grain Industry Unites for Safety During Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week

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State Representative Tony McCombie (IL) | Representative Tony M. McCombie (R) 89th District

State Representative Tony McCombie (IL) | Representative Tony M. McCombie (R) 89th District

In observance of the annual Grain Safety Week, which commences today, industry professionals are coming together to emphasize the importance of safety in the grain industry. The sentiment was aptly captured by a spokesperson who stated, "Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week starts today: we acknowledge the work that goes into keeping everyone working in the grain industry safe."

The emphasis on safety, as highlighted by another industry representative, is that "Safety doesn’t need to be big to be effective, but it does need everyone to make it happen." This underscores the collective responsibility shared by all individuals involved in the grain sector to prioritize safety measures.

The collaborative effort to promote safety during the National Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week is spearheaded by the Alliance, a coalition of agricultural industry groups. According to sources within the Alliance, this initiative serves as a platform for industry-wide advocacy for safety practices. "The National Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week is sponsored by the Alliance, a collaboration of agricultural industry groups, which provide a collective focus on safety," mentioned a spokesperson.

Furthermore, it was emphasized that "The industry as a whole is standing up for safety through this initiative," showcasing a unified front in the commitment to upholding safety standards within the grain sector.

To learn more about the Alliance and to access valuable grain safety resources, individuals are encouraged to visit standup4grainsafety.org. The platform offers a plethora of resources aimed at promoting and enhancing safety practices within the grain industry.

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