Grain Bin Safety/Rescue Awareness Level Course 

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This course is specifically designed for ALL persons working in, around, or responding to a grain bin, grain handling, or grain storage facility.  This course will educate responders and producers about grain storage facility types, operating features, construction and hazards to responders. Physical/environmental hazards and potential rescue resources are identified and targeted specifically for entry into grain bins. Scene management and safety are discussed along with locating, securing, packaging, and moving the victim. An introduction to various types of required specialized equipment to deal with incidents involving grain bin emergencies, firefighting aspects, and patient packaging devices are demonstration in hands on activities.

Course Length: 8 hours

CEHs: 8

Pre-requisites: None

Required PPE: Approved helmet or hard hat, long pants, gloves, safety glasses, and appropriate footwear are required. It is also recommended the student bring a simple dust mask or face covering. 

Hotel: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Drury Plaza with a cut-off date of June 10, 2024.  Room rates are $125.00 per night.

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Cost: The tuition for this course is sponsored by donations and grants from various donors and sponsors.

Registration: Pre-Registration is required with a cut off date of Friday June 28,2024 , at 5:00 PM EST.