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Free hazard surveys available for business owners to help avoid penalties

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State officials are encouraging employers to take advantage of free resources to help make their workplaces safer.

According to a release from the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet, the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Program, also known as KYSAFE, offers free safety and health surveys which help employers pre-emptively identify potential workplace hazards.

Surveys are performed by consultants with KYSAFE. The surveyors “identify hazards such as machine safeguarding, electrical safety, fire prevention and protection, confined space entry, indoor air quality, respiratory protection, hearing protection, and more.” The surveys identify potential workplace hazards that may be subject to enforcement penalties, allowing employers to avoid fines if they correct the issues identified.

The Education and Labor Cabinet says Kentucky employers requested 531 surveys through the program in 2024. These surveys identified 4,927 safety risks that would have exposed more than 96,000 Kentucky workers to potential hazards, saving employers more than $26 million in potential penalties.

Employers may request a free survey or learn more by visiting kysafe.ky.gov or by calling 502-564-3070.

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife hosting ‘Mentor to Win’ contest

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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife has a special incentive available for fishers looking to get new anglers hooked on the hobby. 

The KFW is hosting their “Mentor to Win” contest to encourage experienced anglers to introduce more people to the fun of summer fishing in Kentucky. The contest is free to enter and open to anyone 16 and older who is licensed to fish in the state.

The experienced angler will mentor a new angler, also age 16 or older, at least one time now through August 31. Both mentor and mentee must possess a valid Kentucky fishing license, and the new angler must not have purchased a fishing license in the last three years.

The winner will receive a new kayak, paddle, personal floatation device, and two spinning rod and reel combos. To enter, the mentor will use the KFW’s MyProfile portal to enter the name and identification number of the person they took fishing. Mentors can enter as many times as they like by taking multiple people.

The KFW says the state offers many excellent fishing opportunities year-round. Visit the Fishing page at fw.ky.gov for more information.

Furever Friends 354

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This week we get to meet a bonded pair of cats, Skunky and Diego, who are looking for new Furever homes. We also discuss the Dog Days of Summer special going on at the Hardin County Animal Shelter, where all dogs 5 months old or older can be adopted for just $25.  If you have any questions feel free to reach out to the shelter at 270-769-3428, visit their Facebook page at Hardin County Animal Shelter – Elizabethtown or stop by in person at 220 Peterson Drive in E-town, Monday to Saturday from 12 noon through 4pm. Furever Friends is brought to you by locally veteran-owned, Pet Supplies Plus, at 209 Towne Drive in Elizabethtown.

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