TAKING A REAL-WORLD LOOK AT CONVEYOR SAFETY: Why next-level improvements can only be made through a series of changes involving key people in an organization.

The article focuses on the challenges of improving conveyor safety and reducing workplace injuries caused by fugitive materials, identifying five root causes of workplace injuries and fatalities related to fugitive materials and discussing the need for changes in how conveyors are specified, designed, purchased, operated, and maintained to achieve next-level improvements in safety and efficiency.