Grain Handling Safety Coalition

AgriSafe Stand-Up Webinar - Respiratory Hazards & Prevention
2018-04-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Hosted and presented by AgriSafe “Understanding Agricultural Respiratory Hazards with Emphasis on Respirator Selection as a Prevention Strategy” focuses on the respiratory hazards in the grain environment. Register for Webinar

Grain Engulfment Prevention Training - Columbus, NE
2018-04-11 08:00 - 17:00
Grain Engulfment Prevention Training at Ag Park, Columbus, Nebraska
Hosts: National Safety Council-Nebraska, OSHA, & NeGFA
This event is geared toward Safety Directors or anyone interested on how to prevent a grain engulfment. Covers entry procedures, sweep auger use and sump hole guarding, atmosphere testing, engulfment simulation, preventing catastrophic events through safety leadership. Multiple presenters.
Learn More & Schedule Register Here

NGFA Stand-Up Webinar - Engulfment Prevention
2018-04-10 14:00 - 15:00
Hosted by Grainnet. Presented by NGFA-OSHA Alliance with GEAPs & AFAI. The webinar features Greg Rowe, VP of Grain Operations for Perdue Agribusiness focusing on the necessary steps to take before entering a bin i.e. specific requirements of the grain handling standard, 1910.272 (g) and (h) and Kim Stille, Regional Director, OSHA Region 7 discussing the Stand Up Web page and the training and education resources that are on the page. Register for Webinar

AgriSafe Stand-Up Webinar - Confined Space-Grain Bin Entry
2018-04-10 12:00 - 13:00
Hosted by AgriSafe. Presented by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS). More information can be found on the registration form. Register for Webinar

GHSC Stand-Up for Grain Safety week - FREE Safety Training Activities
2018-04-09 - 2018-04-13
Free Safety Training
Join the Grain Handling Safety Coalition in the national Stand Up for Grain Safety week.
During this week commit to safety by setting aside time for safety training. Register your participation at grain safety stand up. One hour of training during this week is all it takes to receive a certificate for Stand Up activities.
Register Now
GHSC has made it EASY to participate by providing ready-made training for you and your employees in addition to webinars. Videos, training materials are FREE and available on-line.

Option 1 – On-line training “Overview of Grain Handling & Storage Safety”
Learn more Go to training course

Option 2 – Webinars
April 12, 2018 2:00 PM CST “Reducing Risks of Common Grain Handling Hazards”
Host: Grainnet Learn more Register for April 12th Grainnet Webinar
April 13, 2018 12 PM (noon) CST “Reducing Grain Bin Entry Risks”
Host: AgriSafe Learn more Register for April 13th AgriSafe Webinar
See the calendar for other free webinars during Stand-Up for Grain Safety week.

Option 3 – Safety videos & curriculum
View the 3 training videos (40 minutes). Provide additional information with course content from 1 of the suggested training modules below. Alternatively, use tool box talks, handouts, and templates under “Resources” to initiate conversation about the worksite and encourage the daily use of safe work practices. The orange titles take you directly to the video or training material or use the “See All” links. (Video run-time includes credits).
Videos – See all videos

Reducing Grain Bin Entry Risks

Explore practical ways to reduce bin entry risks by identifying hazards and solutions, using alternatives and practicing safe entry procedures. 23:24 minutes

Lifeline Protection System for Bin Entry

Learn how lifelines work during bin entry including components needed and basic set-up. 15:31 minutes

Lock Out/Tag Out: Each Time, Every Time

Discover Lock Out/Tag Out and the steps to successful implementation of LOTO in the workplace. 4:50 minutes

Training Materials – (See All training modules) Choose 1 of the options below

Reducing Grain Bin Entry Risks curriculum

Emphasize safety responsibility, the bin entry plan (talk about the worksite’s bin entry plan), the use of a permit or checklist, other hazards to consider, and a safe entry process. For managers/owners, emphasize the need to plan for bin entry including the development of a bin entry plan, ensure workers are appropriately trained, complete permits and use recognized safe entry procedures.

Grain Bin Entry Hazards

Use “Assessing Entry Conditions” section to practice identifying potential hazards and discuss when lifeline use most effectively protects workers.
Discuss barriers to using safe practices at the worksite.

Lock Out/Tag Out (mini-module)

Look closer at LOTO requirements and implementation, stored energy, training, and group LOTO.

Schedule a future training session!
The Grain Handling Safety Coalition offers on-site, low-cost training. Training focuses on task based solutions to safe work practices. GHSC trainers work in the industry – at commercial facilities or farms. They bring valuable real-life experience to the training and encourage discussion, problem solving, and “hands-on” learning. Use the link above to request a training session.

Webinar - Youth Working in Agriculture presented by Marshfield Clinic
2018-04-04 12:00 - 13:00
Hosted by AgriSafe Register

Training Event
2016-08-30 - 2016-08-31 | Columbus Community College & Columbus Community Hospital, Columbus, NE, United States
Columbus Community College & Columbus Community Hospital – Columbus, NE

Training Event
2016-08-26 | Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus, IN, United States
Ivy Tech Community College – Columbus, IN

Training Event
2016-07-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Barton County Extension Office, Dade County, MO, United States

Grain Handling Safety Coalition Train the Trainer Sessions
2016-04-21 08:00 - 16:30 | Agricenter, 14171 Carole Drive, Bloomington, IL, 61705, United States
April 21 Train the Trainer

Grain Operations & Entrapment Prevention Symposium
2016-03-23 - 2016-03-24 | Agricenter, 14171 Carole Drive, Bloomington, 61705
Click here to access the latest information on the upcoming Grain Operations & Entrapment Prevention Symposium. A tentative agenda is now available and includes topics such as:

Electrical and Powerline Safety – Live Line Demo
Insurance Value and Disasters
Reliability Maintenance
Working with Your Local Fire Department to Make an Action Plan
Monitoring Equipment Used to Reduce Grain Dust
How to Assess Air Quality
Design and Use of Lifelines that Work
…and MORE!

Seating is limited so be sure and complete the registration form by clicking on this link and submitting the form by March 16!
We hope to see you there!
