Safety and Health for Grain Handling Operations

Course Description:

This course focuses on the safety and health aspects of the grain handling industry. This is a Blended Learning Course. Students must complete a web-based training portion of the course prior to attending the resident portion. The web-based portion may require up to 8 hours seat time. The web-based portion of the course overviews the grain handling industry, the various processes, and recognized hazards. Students will observe the operation of grain milling and storage, participate in an mock inspection to identify staged hazards in a grain elevator facility, and observe proper operating procedures. Students will review health hazards common to grain handling such as dusts, pesticides, and fumigants, and exposure control methods. Course materials include case histories and a review of OSHA policies and procedures. For further information, please contact the Director, Office of Construction Training.

Scheduled Dates for the Course