Location: Agricenter, 14171 Carole Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705
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This event is designed for those who work directly with grain and feed who will benefit from topics that are focused on operations, safety, health and environmental issues.
Consider registering for this event if you want to:
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Hosted by: GEAPS, GFAI and the Grain Handling Safety Coalition
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Early bird deadline to register is February 28th.
Thank you to our sponsors!
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Agenda
(schedule subject to change without notice)
March 10, 2020
8:30 am Welcome and Opening Remarks with John Lee, Safety-Health-Environmental Services Director, GFAI
8:40 - 10:00 am An Inside Look at OSHA Citations with Brian Bothast, Lead Safety & Occupational Health Specialist, OSHA
Get an update on the latest plans from OSHA and learn details about the most common industry citations.
10:00 - 11:00 am Fundamentals of A/C Motor Mechanicals and Testing (Presentation Portion)
with Jeff Meyer, Director of Industrial Solutions, Decatur Industrial Electric
11:15 am - 12:00 pm Breakouts: 4 Options Listed Below
Option 1: Fundamentals of A/C Motor Mechanicals and Testing (Demo Portion)
with Jeff Meyer, Director of Industrial Solutions, Decatur Industrial Electric
Option 2: Grain Bin Entrapment Prevention and Rescue Scenarios with Dave Newcomb, Agricultural Programs, Illinois Fire Service Institute
Option 3: Harness Inspections and Ladder Climbing Devices with Mark Johnson, Operations Manager, Western Grain Marketing
Option 4: How to Assess Air Quality With A Confined Space Monitor with Tim Shea, Safety Specialist, Black and Company Industrial Safety
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 pm Repeat Breakouts: 4 Options, Listed Above
2:15 - 3:00 pm Understanding and Optimizing Accurate Grain Inventory with Jason Tomkinson, Director, CliftonLarsonAllen Bloomington
3:15 - 4:30 pm Best Practices to Unload Out-Of-Condition Grain with Jeff Decker, President/Owner, Decker Consulting & Investigations
This session will focus on unconventional ways to safely unload grain bins when unloading ports are plugged, the grain is on fire or the gain bin structure is compromised.
8:40 - 10:00 am An Inside Look at OSHA Citations with Brian Bothast, Lead Safety & Occupational Health Specialist, OSHA
Get an update on the latest plans from OSHA and learn details about the most common industry citations.
10:00 - 11:00 am Fundamentals of A/C Motor Mechanicals and Testing (Presentation Portion)
with Jeff Meyer, Director of Industrial Solutions, Decatur Industrial Electric
11:15 am - 12:00 pm Breakouts: 4 Options Listed Below
Option 1: Fundamentals of A/C Motor Mechanicals and Testing (Demo Portion)
with Jeff Meyer, Director of Industrial Solutions, Decatur Industrial Electric
Option 2: Grain Bin Entrapment Prevention and Rescue Scenarios with Dave Newcomb, Agricultural Programs, Illinois Fire Service Institute
Option 3: Harness Inspections and Ladder Climbing Devices with Mark Johnson, Operations Manager, Western Grain Marketing
Option 4: How to Assess Air Quality With A Confined Space Monitor with Tim Shea, Safety Specialist, Black and Company Industrial Safety
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 pm Repeat Breakouts: 4 Options, Listed Above
2:15 - 3:00 pm Understanding and Optimizing Accurate Grain Inventory with Jason Tomkinson, Director, CliftonLarsonAllen Bloomington
3:15 - 4:30 pm Best Practices to Unload Out-Of-Condition Grain with Jeff Decker, President/Owner, Decker Consulting & Investigations
This session will focus on unconventional ways to safely unload grain bins when unloading ports are plugged, the grain is on fire or the gain bin structure is compromised.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
8:00 - 8:15 am Morning Break (coffee and rolls)
8:15 - 9:45 am Understanding Airflow to Make Better Aeration Decisions with Tom Nealey and Warren Odekirk
Working demonstrations will bring to life the basics of aeration where participants will learn when and when not to operate fans, the impact of weather changes, flat storage airflow patterns, ventilation and more!
9:45 - 10:00 am Break
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Electrical Issues Hazard Recognition - Know Your Surroundings with Daren Deverman, Corn Belt Energy Cooperative
This dynamic presentation will provide information on electrical safety in and around grain handling facilities and includes NFPA
70E training, OSHA regulations, a live lockout/tagout program and specific instructions on OSHA's minimum approach distance to
overhead power lines.
8:15 - 9:45 am Understanding Airflow to Make Better Aeration Decisions with Tom Nealey and Warren Odekirk
Working demonstrations will bring to life the basics of aeration where participants will learn when and when not to operate fans, the impact of weather changes, flat storage airflow patterns, ventilation and more!
9:45 - 10:00 am Break
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Electrical Issues Hazard Recognition - Know Your Surroundings with Daren Deverman, Corn Belt Energy Cooperative
This dynamic presentation will provide information on electrical safety in and around grain handling facilities and includes NFPA
70E training, OSHA regulations, a live lockout/tagout program and specific instructions on OSHA's minimum approach distance to
overhead power lines.
Exhibitors
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Details
- Location: Agricenter, 14171 Carole Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705
- Registration Fee: $150 includes lunch, continental breakfast and breaks.
- Early Bird Registration Deadline: February 28, 2020. The fee for registration is $175 after this date.
- If you are mailing payment, please mail it to: GFAI, 3521 Hollis Drive, Springfield, IL 62711
- Hotel Accommodations: Holiday Inn Express, 1031 Wylie Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705. Reserve room by calling hotel direct at 309-820-9990
- Hotel Rate: $89/night + tax - includes complimentary internet service and breakfast
- We encourage you to check online for current rates of this and surrounding hotels to get the most competitive rate
- Event Sponsor or Exhibitor Opportunities : Please email info@gfai.org if interested in the different levels of participation.
- This Symposium is a collaborative effort between the Cornbelt Chapter of GEAPS, the Grain & Feed Association of Illinois and the Grain Handling Safety Coalition.