Grain dust explosion numbers steady in 1986

Twenty-one dust explosions were reported in the U.S. according to data compiled by Ralph Regan, FGIS Safety Director, and Robert W. Schoeff, Extension Marketing & Safety Specialist, Kansas State University. This compares to 22 in 1985 and a 10 year average of 21 explosions

Grain Dust Explosions Up in 1994

There were 15 grain dust explosions reported for the U.S. in 1994 according to Robert W. Schoeff, Professor Emeritus and Consultant, Kansas State University and Ralph Regan, Safety Director, USDA-FGIS. This compares to 13 in 1993 and a ten-year average of 15 explosions

1981 Reported grain dust explosion incidents grain storage and processing handling facilities, United States

There were twenty-one dust explosions reported in the U.S. in 1980 according to Robert W. Schoeff, Kansas State University. This compares to 44 in 1980

Grain dust explosions - record low In 1992

A record low, six grain dust explosions were reported in the U.S. for 1992 according to data compiled by Ralph Regan, FGIS Safety Director, and Robert W. Schoeff, Consultant and Professor Emeritus, Kansas State University. This compares to 12 in 1991 and a ten-year average of 15 explosions

Pre- and Post-Activity Stretching Practices of Collegiate Soccer Coaches in the United States

International Journal of Exercise Science 13(6): 260-272, 2020. Current pre- and post-activity stretching guidelines are designed to optimize performance and reduce injury risk. However, it is unclear whether soccer coaches adhere to these recommendations. The purpose of this study was to determine if collegiate soccer coaches’ perceptions and practices align with current scientific recommendations. A total of 781 questionnaires were electronically distributed to soccer coaches from NCAA Division I and III universities.The questionnaire obtained demographic, professional, and educational information, as well as stretching practices. Statistical analysis consisted of computing frequency counts and means where applicable. Pearson\u27s Chi-square tests were performed to assess the potential differences in stretching perceptions and practices among the cohort of soccer coaches. Results suggest that soccer coaches are choosing some forms of stretching more frequently than other coaches (χ2= 342.7, p\u3c 0.001). Further analysis failed to determine significant associations between stretching type and coaching certification, level, sex, years of experience, and age. Of the 209 respondents, 84.9% believed pre-activity stretching to be of greater than average importance on a seven-point Likert scale. Dynamic stretching (68.7%) or a combination of static and ballistic stretching (18.0%) prior to athletic events was the most typical stretching prescribed. Current post-activity practices demonstrate that most coaches (95.4%) are using some form of a general cool-down following practice or competition. This study is an important assessment of the extent to which collegiate coaches administer appropriate stretching techniques. Most coaches adhere to current recommendations; however, they should continue to evaluate their practices against ongoing research and the practices of their peers