Safe Grain Handling Operations Course ... Aug. 10-11 ... Asmark Agricenter, Bloomington, IL

Bloomington, IL — As harvest approaches, the "Safe Grain Handling Operations" course — 8 a.m. (CDT) Tuesday, Aug. 10 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11 — will help prepare you and your employees to safely handle the harvest of 2021. Space is limited so sign-up today!

The Safe Grain Handling Operations course will be presented by John Lee over a two-day period and immerses the participant in an environment that is as close to real as possible.

This course is designed for personnel familiar with grain handling and uses a variety of demonstrations, equipment and scenarios to exercise the participant's existing knowledge to reflect on the safety issues they have encountered.

Thought-provoking, this course engages the participant to apply their knowledge and skills to find safe, acceptable and workable solutions. This course includes an in-depth review of the following:

  • Grain Handling Standard
  • Hazard recognition exercises
  • Grain handling hazard prevention
  • Maintenance programs
  • Man lift safety and operations
  • Personal protective equipment requirements
  • Electrical safety exercises
  • Lockout/Tagout procedures
  • Fire Extinguisher safety
  • Grain bin entry/rescue scenarios
  • Sweep auger safety

The course is held at the Asmark Agricenter, 14171 Carole Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705

Course Fee: $265. Registration is through the Asmark Institute Website by clicking here!