The Grain Handling Safety Coalition offers a variety of training options and resources to meet the needs of the diverse industry.
The Grain Handling Safety Coalition offers a variety of training options and resources to meet the needs of the diverse industry.
They can be offered independently or grouped together in any combination according to your interest. Course names and synopsis is found below. A full course description, recommended course length, recommended audience, and general course goals can be found under each title.
Introduces the major hazards associated with grain handling, Lock out/Tag Out, and risk management principles.
Grain bins, tunnels, silos, manure pits and more; the farm and grain elevator pose many confined space hazards. Learn the hazards and how to properly eliminate or reduce the hazards prior to entering and while inside. Spanish version available.
This course provides an in-depth look at entanglement hazards associated with grain handling equipment, hazard identification and corrective action through proper guarding, Lock Out/Tag Out and work practices.
From ladders to platforms and personal fall protection, this course looks at height hazards and best practices to protect against falls.
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Understanding Flat Storage & Ground Piles (mini-module)
Learn the criteria defining flat storage, hazards and corrective action, and entry requirements.
Learn how to identify hazardous conditions BEFORE entering the grain bin and best practices to use when entering.
A self-guided, inter-active presentation on hot work safety participants will learn to identify tasks considered hot work in the grain environment, the hot work permit process, fire watch responsibilities, PPE and safe hot work practices.
The video and curriculum takes participant through the bin entry process including how to plan, train, and prepare before bin entry; reduce the need for entry and entry risks; and alternatives to bin entry.
Mini-module & video
Course & video explains the components of a lifeline protection system and how it works to keep an entrant safe during bin entry in farm and commercial bins.
A technical, skill based 8 hour course teaches participants the basics of lifeline installation and the skills necessary to properly use a lifeline protection system.
Mini-module & video
A short video and curriculum explain Lock Out/Tag Out, its use in hazard prevention, group LOTO, and the steps to successful LOTO.
Preventive Maintenance for Bucket Elevators
Avoid potential hazards through inspection and maintenance of belts, pulleys, and other components in bucket systems.
Train the trainer sessions are available for all modules covering technical content, presentation skills, effective training techniques, and use of evaluation mechanisms. Lifeline Installation & Use Train the trainer has pre-requisites.
Stand T.A.L.L. (Talk, Ask, Learn, Live) curriculum is designed to empower young workers through the Stand T.A.L.L. message. The package includes “Seconds to Tragedy: Grain Safety for Young Workers” video & video trailer, video discussion guide and three curriculum modules with comprehensive instructor materials.