2.  Written Programs  EAP  Emergency Escape from Bin Decks  Grain Handling  Housekeeping  Bin Entry Permit / Policy Permits  Hot Work Permits  Training  Grain Handling  EAP  Standard Interpretations  Where to find them  Questions? Overview

3.  Emergency Action Plan  29 CFR 1910.38  Procedures for reporting emergencies  Fire, Weather, Domestic  Procedures for emergency evacuation  Type of evacuation  Exit route assignments  Procedures for critical operations Written Programs

4.  Grain Handling Specific EAP Requirement  There must be at least two emergency escape routes from:  Bin Decks / Galleries – 1910.272(o)(1)  Tunnels in Grain Elevators – 1910.272(o)(2) Written Programs

5.  Grain Handling Written Programs  Housekeeping  Bin Entry Permit  Hot Work Permit Written Programs

6. Training Requirements Grain Handling Employee Safety Training Job-specific At least annual Hazard recognition and prevention: Dust accumulation and ignition sources Clearing choked legs, hot work, lockout, etc. Bin-entry specific: Engulfment hazards Mechanical hazards Entry Procedures Rescue Procedures

7.  Emergency Action Plan  Train employees to assist in orderly evacuations – 1910.38(e)  Review EAP with employees:  At Hire / Job Assignment  When employee’s EAP responsibilities change  When the EAP changes Training Requirements

8.  Standard Interpretations  http://www.osha.gov/ http://www.osha.gov/  Click on “Enforcement” tab  Click on “Letters of Interpretation” found on Quick Links bar  Select “Standard #” tab  Select “Part 1910…”  Select “Part 1910.272 – Grain handling facilities” Standard Interpretations

9. Contact Information: Damon C. Nix, Research Engineer II 260 14 th Street NW Atlanta, GA 30332 404-407-7848 damon.nix@gtri.gatech.edu Questions?