About CHS Our businesses Stewardship Cooperative value Careers MyCHS News C magazine Global locations Safety What you need to know from a grain bin safety training Oct 14, 2021 The grain bin is a farm staple. It’s also one of the most dangerous. Grain bin entrapments are the most common type of confined space incident reported on farms. To help increase safety on the farm, CHS recently partnered with Nationwide to provide a grain bin rescue tube and training to the Madelia Fire Department in Madelia, Minn. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe. 1. Entering a grain bin is a two-person job: An entrant and observer The entrant will go into the bin to complete tasks. The observer should stay outside the bin while maintaining constant communication with the entrant and be prepared to call for help if needed. Both people should wear proper protective equipment including a mask to protect from dust and mold and a safety harness. 2. Grain bin entry starts with lockout, tag out Before entering a grain bin, make sure all equipment is turned off and locked out. The entrant should keep keys on them while in the bin, to prevent someone from accidentally turning equipment back on. Not only could someone potentially get caught in equipment, but it takes just 15 seconds to be buried up to the waist in flowing grain and just 30 seconds to be fully engulfed. 3. Out of condition grain is the number one cause of entrapment Routinely monitoring the quality of grain in the bin is key. Out of condition grain is at higher risk for crusting or clumped masses. It can also release toxic gasses like carbon monoxide into the air. Bonus Takeaway: Grain bins aren’t the only place to stay cautious. Farm flat storage can also be a hazard and source for entrapment as well. By following these tips, you can stay safe and alert on the farm. Related content: CHS provides funding for ag health and safety training on the national, state and local level. Know the risks of grain bin entry Is your bin safe? Share Recent Headlines CHS updates GROWMARK and CHS announce Cooperative Ventures, a new capital fund aimed at ag tech startups CHS updates CHS names Kirstie Foster senior vice president, Marketing Communications CHS updates CHS reports fiscal year 2021 net income of $554.0 million Contact 5500 Cenex Drive Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55077 651-355-6000 651-355-6124 Company About CHS Our businesses Stewardship Cooperative value Careers Global locations Resources Safety data sheets Tariffs Business partners CHS Privacy Center Employees Code of Conduct Stay connected Contact us News Sign up for news C magazine Owner events Training programs © 2021 CHS Inc.