Safety Made Simple

05/28/2026

“With 30 plus locations, it’s hard for me to get to all those facilities regularly. Safety Made Simple ensures the same message is being delivered to every employee...”

— Brent Bayliff, Safety Director, Beachner Grain, Inc.
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In this testimonial, Brent Bayliff, Safety Director at Beachner Gra...

05/27/2026

Looking for an LMS solution? Safety training should not be difficult. Simple steps that are delivered consistently, tracked effectively, and reinforced regularly can prevent injuries and save lives. Consider this info shared by our own Joe Mlynek: https://zurl.co/QkSDH

In today’s agricultural industry, safety training is no longer something that can live in a filing cabinet or rely solely on sign-in sheets and handwritten records.

05/26/2026

It doesn’t take much to compromise a food product but it takes discipline to protect it. Foreign material contamination can come from anywhere: equipment wear, equipment failure, or even everyday operations. Prevention is the key. The SMS Foreign Material Control course helps your team:
✔ Recognize sources and types of contamination
✔ Understand control devices used throughout production
✔ Apply safe practices to protect your food supply
Because quality and safety go hand in hand and there’s no room for error! https://zurl.co/X8tuM

This session focuses on foreign material control. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Recognize the sources and types of foreign material. Identify the types of control devices used during the production process. Apply safe practices to prevent foreign materials from entering the food su...

05/25/2026

We are grateful and fortunate to be able to serve agriculture with safety content that makes a daily difference. Our freedom was not free. Remember and honor this Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

One decision. One moment. One story the grain industry can’t afford to ignore.
At the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) Exchange, a few of our subject matter experts shared the story of their friend, a respected leader whose life was lost in a grain bin incident that started as a routine task. It’s a story that changed their lives and reshaped their mission around safety.
This isn’t just about what happened. It’s about what we do next. If you work in grain handling, this is a must-read. https://zurl.co/GTRSo

At the 2026 GEAPS Exchange, Joe Mlynek and Anne Cook shared a personal experience that many in the room won’t forget.They relayed how one decision changes everything.

05/20/2026

Ports don’t slow down and neither do the safety risks. From unauthorized access to cargo tampering, maritime operations demand constant vigilance. Understanding MARSEC (Maritime Security Levels) isn’t just compliance, it’s how you protect your people, your assets, and your operation.
Our MARSEC training helps your team:
✔ Understand security levels and what they mean
✔ Recognize threats before they escalate
✔ Take the right action—at the right time
Because security isn’t situational. It’s operational. Try it now: https://zurl.co/borj1

This course discusses maritime security, commonly known as MARSEC. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Describe the purpose and structure of MARSEC levels. Recognize required security measures at MARSEC Levels 1, 2, and 3. Identify common physical and cyberthreats at MARSEC facilities an...

05/19/2026

“A lot of employees come in without an agricultural background… Safety Made Simple gives them training geared toward grain, agronomy, or feed so they understand what they’re walking into before they ever go out into the field.”
— Jason Forrest, Agtegra

Agriculture is evolving and so is the workforce entering it. As operations grow and experienced labor becomes harder to find, practical onboarding and industry-specific safety training have never been more important.

Safety Made Simple helps operations prepare employees for real-world agricultural environments before they step into the field, supporting safer facilities, stronger teams, and a more sustainable future for agriculture.

Hear Jason’s story and see how Agtegra Cooperative is using SMS across 83 locations to streamline training and strengthen safety culture.
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As agriculture evolves, so does the workforce entering it.Many new hires entering grain handling, agronomy, feed, and ag operations today don’t come from a t...

05/18/2026

Confined spaces present hidden hazards like toxic atmospheres, engulfment risks, and dangerous equipment. Knowing when a space requires a permit and how to enter safely can save lives.

Our PRCSE – The Basics course breaks down the requirements, roles, and responsibilities your team needs to work safely and confidently. Entry is optional. Preparation is not, check it out now: https://zurl.co/jwKrS

This session focuses on the basics of permit-required confined space entry. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Recognize the characteristics that make a confined space require a permit. Identify the roles and responsibilities of the entry team. Apply safe practices for entry into permit...

05/15/2026

Anne Cooke shares her experience working with the Safety Made Simple team and why fast, responsive support makes a difference. In this video, learn how SMS provides:
✔ Real human support (no phone trees)
✔ Fast response times
✔ Ongoing partnership—not just a platform
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When you need help with your safety training platform, waiting isn’t an option. Anne Cook shares her experience working with the Safety Made Simple team and ...

05/14/2026

Today is International Scaffolding and Access Day. It's a day to assure your training is up to date and your team has all the right safety tools and practices in place! Need a course? Check out ours: https://zurl.co/Yyfiv

This session focuses on scaffolding safety. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Identify the hazards associated with erecting and working from scaffolds. Recognize the safety do’s and don’ts. Apply the safe practices for inspecting, erecting, using, and dismantling supported scaffold...