 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

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

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

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

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

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

 Standard Interpretations   Click on “Enforcement” tab  Click on “Letters of Interpretation” found on Quick Links bar  Select “Standard #” tab  Select “Part 1910…”  Select “Part – Grain handling facilities” Standard Interpretations

Contact Information: Damon C. Nix, Research Engineer II th Street NW Atlanta, GA Questions?