Grain Bin Safe Entry Tips

Grain Bin Safe EntryEvery year we hear about tragedies and injuries in grain bins. Grain storage continues to get larger and large bins are used regularly on farms and commercial agriculture businesses. They are a necessary piece of equipment, but safety needs to be top of mind whenever entering a grain bin. Make safe entry a priority.

Some bins can hold billions of bushels of grain. There are moving parts, entrapment and fall possibilities. There are best practices and safety guidelines in place for proper entry of grain bins. Always be cautious and aware of the situation. AgriNews recently shared an informative article featuring five steps to be safe with grain bin entry.

Read this article from AgriNews for 5 Steps for Safe Grain Bin Entry.

 

Safety Training, Safe EntrySafety First

At K & S Millwrights safety is very important. All our staff are thoroughly trained on appropriate grain storage entry procedures. We also hold annual safety trainings to keep everyone updated on the latest advancements and to keep things fresh in their minds.

Learn about the K & S approach to safety.

Grain Bin Installation by K & S

Grain bin installation is something K & S Millwrights specializes in for the agriculture industry. Whether you’re creating an entire new setup, adding to your current bin configuration, adding a leg or looking for used product, K & S can help.

Multiple Grain Bin Suppliers

Grain Bin InstallationWe work with a variety of bin suppliers like Sioux Steel, AGCO, Conrad America and Hutchinson, to name a few. A full list of options can be found here. Our direct relationship with these companies allows us to find the grain bins you’re looking for.

Every project is unique

Sometimes we’re installing one 1,000-bushel bin and the next day we’re setting up to handle 1 million bushels. Grain legs and dryers are common additions to these projects. Not only do we offer installation, but repair service is popular too. Grain storage needs to function properly and as it gets closer to harvest time repairs and preventative maintenance is important.

Grain bin installation isn’t all we offer, but it is a big part of what we do every day.

Check out a few of our projects!