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10 tips for lockout/tagout in the grain industry [Infographic]

Lockout/Tagout procedures are essential in the grain industry to ensure the safety of workers who maintain and repair machinery.

Steven Kilger

April 28, 2023

Infographic by Tess Stukenberg

Infographic by Tess Stukenberg

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