You give Montana energy. Injuries in this, one of our most valuable industries, are often blamed for Montana’s high worker injury numbers. In fact, health care and agriculture are, by and large, just as dangerous. Oil, gas, timber, and other resources—these are symbols and staples of our state’s economy. Let’s work to value safety in the natural resources industry as much as we value the resources themselves.
What are your safety hazards? Heavy machinery • Noise • Air filtration/pollution • Confined spaces • Pneumatic tools • Compressed gas • Chemical burns • Lead exposure • General maintenance • Electricity • Fire • Heavy lifting • Transportation • Handling hazardous materials
See also: Natural resources workplaces—be they mines, timber sites, fuel stations, forestry locations, or others—often have safety needs that overlap with construction, agriculture, professional services, transportation and Natural Resources Safety Tips.
New wisdom for a changing industry. Safety regulations are a lot like weather in Montana—always changing. Especially in the natural resources industry. Get the latest safety issues and prevention tips here.
