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Resources
| Annual Directory | Download order form here | This directory includes listings for both member and non-member firms engaged in the grain and feed industry, all associate member companies as well as state and national agencies. The 2013-2014 directory will be available mid-August.
$50 plus tax for members
$110 plus tax for non-members | | Back to top |
| Annual Directory Advertising | Download Advertising Flyer | Advertise in the GFAI 2013-2014 Annual Directory!
The Annual Directory is sent to all member headquarters of the Grain & Feed Association of Illinois.
Distribution is expected to be mid-August.
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| Bin Entry Permit | Download form here | | A checklist to help those working in and around grain bins to identify and control potential hazards. | | Back to top |
| Committee Sign-up Form | Download Form | | Individuals who volunteer to serve on committees do so for a one-year term. No one is automatically re-assigned to a committee. Please complete the sign-up form to volunteer. Thank you! | | Back to top |
| Grain Elevator Safety Video/Manual | Download order form here |  This 14-minute video and workbook set is the perfect tool to provide basic safety information to new employees and is a strong reminder to long-term employees. This video and workbook combination is a must-have for every employer concerned about employee safety. The Harvest Safety video covers the following topics:
- General safety considerations
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Dump pit safety
- Grain dust explosion causes and prevention
- Grain entrapment and grain storage structure entry
- Ladder safety
- Electrical safety
- Machine guarding/entanglement prevention
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| Grain Quality Poster | Download order form here | This high quality, four color poster on glossy paper features images (provided by FGIS) of different damage characteristics associated with corn, soybeans, wheat and sorghum. Next to each image is a short, identifying description of the damage. This Grain Damage Poster (23" x 29") is ideal for your grading station, or in a public viewing area.
$5 per poster plus tax (available in English and Spanish) | | Back to top |
| Grain Bin Safety Poster 1 | Click here to download the poster | Click here to download the envelope stuffer 
This grain bin safety poster is sized as an 8.5 x 11 and is geared towards producers but can be applied in any environment where people work in and around grain bins. Please feel free to print and post, e-mail or use for promotional purposes but do not alter. Contact the Association office to inquire about a high resolution 2' x 3' poster that can be made available upon request for small fee. A similar version with 3 ads per page is also available and is best suited as an envelope stuffer. | | Back to top |
| Grain Bin Safety Poster 2 | Click here to download the poster | Click here to download the envelope stuffer 
This grain bin safety poster is sized as an 8.5 x 11 and is geared towards producers but can be applied in any environment where people work in and around grain bins. Please feel free to print and post, e-mail or use for promotional purposes but do not alter. Contact the Association office to inquire about a high resolution 2' x 3' poster that can be made available upon request for a small fee. A similar version with 3 ads per page is also available and is best suited as an envelope stuffer. | | Back to top |
| Grain Bin Safety: Protecting Yourself and Your Family | | Click here HERE for the "Grain Bin Safety: Protecting Yourself and Your Family" video produced by NGFA and NCGA that promotes bin safety. This link will take you to the short version of the video. The extended version can easily be found by going to YouTube and searching by the video title. | | Back to top |
| Hyatt St. Louis Member Discount | Click here for details | | Must be a GFAI Member to utilize this discount. *Rate is based on hotel availability and may not be available over Cardinals games or citywide conventions. | | Back to top |
| IEPA Air Permit Application Information | Click here to download | |
A document with information that IEPA recommends be submitted in a Grain Elevator Air Permit Application.
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| Manlift Safety Video/Manual | Download order form here |  As facilities have become taller and deeper, the demand for manlifts has increased. The Grain & Feed Association of Illinois is committed to making a safer environment for all workers who use manlifts and produced this general safety video and workbook. The “Manlift Safety” video covers the following topics:
- Brief history of vertical transportation
- Types of manlifts
- General ASME regulations
- Testing of equipment
- Safety components of a manlift
- General requirements of a manlift
- Daily operation
- Monthly maintenance
- Outside manlifts and their special requirements
- Rider errors and how they can be prevented
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| Members Choice Plan | Click here for printable brochure | | This Members Choice 401 (k) plan is tailored to the needs of your company and your employees. The overhead costs are spread out over many participants and with the low cost, you can receive professional investment advice, professional administration, and a flexible product at a fraction of the cost of having your own company plan. | | Back to top |
| NGFA/NCGA Grain Bin Safety Video Link | | | Click here for the "Grain Bin Safety: Protecting Yourself and Your Family" video produced by NGFA and NCGA that promotes bin safety. This link will take you to the short version of the video. The extended version can easily be found by going to YouTube and searching by the video title. | | Back to top |
| Notification of Demolition and Renovation | Download form here | | This notification form is required 10 days prior to demolition or renovation of any building or structure. A $150 fee must accompany the “Notification of Demolition and Renovation” form upon submittal.
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| OSHA's Grain Bin Entry Fact Sheet | Download Fact Sheet | | OSHA Fact Sheet regarding worker entry into grain storage bins - explains engulfment and suffocation hazards and necessary safety precautions.
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| Sample Employee Handbook | Download order form here | Much has changed in the area of employment law in the past few years.
The sample employee handbook was drafted by legal counsel and is a sample collection of ideas which may be used as a guide by an employer in developing their own employee manual. It covers a wide range of employment issues. Broad categories include hiring, conduct and responsibilities, employee relations, benefits, safety, business operations, termination, leaves and approved absences.
If it has been some time since you updated your employee handbook or you're not sure if it covers today's tricky employment laws, this is a must-have for your company.
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