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This resolution, a formal request from the New York State Legislative Body, urges Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate February 15-21, 2026, as Grain Bin Safety Week. The resolution highlights the critical importance of safety for agricultural workers in New York, a state with a significant grain industry. It emphasizes the extreme dangers associated with grain bins, noting that engulfment can happen in seconds and that there's a high fatality rate for such incidents, with over 900 reported cases in the last 50 years. The initiative aims to raise awareness about these hazards and promote safe work practices and procedures to reduce preventable injuries and deaths, acknowledging the collaborative efforts of agricultural leaders and professionals, including organizations like Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, in this endeavor.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K943