

“Stand Up for Grain Safety week is a time for us to speak with our employees and patrons about the best safety practices, be it conducting safety equipment inspections, developing rescue plans, or discussing job-specific identified hazards,” said Spreeman. Over the years, CGI has donated grain rescue tubes and rescue augers to several of the local responders in their trade area including the Valley City Fire Department in Valley City, ND, home to one of its’ many facilities, and CGI continues to support grain safety initiatives throughout the industry. Their facilities are equipped with the proper equipment to rescue an entrapped worker as an essential part of its grain handling safety plan. īeyond its endeavors to educate its employees about best safety practices for grain elevator work, CGI is prepared for a rescue, if need be. “Roberta’s Request” has been screened in lectures and demonstrations across the United States and internationally. When asked by her late husband’s general manager if there was anything he could do for her, she simply asked that the Garden City Co-Op do everything it could to ensure that what happened to her husband, never happen again. This documentary film tells the story of Kansas grain elevator worker, Dwayne Seifried, who died in a grain entrapment accident at the Garden City Co-Op, and was made as per the wishes of his widow, the film’s namesake Roberta Seifried. This March, the company will be screening “Roberta’s Request.” Subscribe here for Safety E-News delivered to your inbox.ĬGI’s past safety trainings have included screenings of the film “Silo,” which depicts a grain engulfment tragedy that hits a small town.
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Throughout the year, CGI Safety Director, William Spreeman conducts safety training, exercises, and workshops that include emergency action plans from Safety Made Simple, an agricultural industry safety education program with grain handling courses on topics like grain entrapment and engulfment, safely entering grain storage structures, and how to prevent grain dust explosions.

CGI employees will participate in Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week, March 29-April 2, 2021.Īn outreach initiative by The Alliance, a coalition that includes the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week raises awareness of the many hazards that come with working in the grain handling industry by offering resources and activities each day on the best practices for mitigating these hazards.ĬGI employees must adhere to safety precautions when working in grain storage areas. They understand that every year, hundreds or people are injured or die from preventable hazards, while working in grain storage and handling, and that safety doesn’t have to be big to be effective.Įach year, CGI is committed to safety through training, daily reminders, continued education, and making small changes in the workplace or how tasks are performed to ensure a positive impact. CGI operates over 40 grain elevators across their company footprint. Give us a call at (513) 896-5333 if you would like to learn more.Portland, OR - As a leading supplier of grains and pulses, Columbia Grain International (CGI) works with over 8,000 farmers across the northern United States, processing and distributing their grain to countries around the world. Open enrollment, must join by July 31, 2022 CPR/First Aid Certification ( Members cost $75.00 per student).Contact our office for more details of the curriculam that will be taught to these children. Safety Town for 4-5 Year old children, and 2 weeks of 6-8 year old children.Public educational programs and safety fairs.Mock crashes and trials at area high schools.Public education relative to safety issues.Members receive discounts at GHSC sponsored events and programs.Company classes for continued employee safety requirements.Updates on safety issues at monthly meetings by safety professionals.Annual Safety Awards Banquet with award presentation for safety professionals.Safety announcements on the state and federal level along with announcements of our expos, seminars, lectures and other community events. Annual Safety Expos, seminars and lectures which meet state and federal mandated continuing education requirements.Benefit from state of the art BWC workshops that meet company needs. Members may be eligible for the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation rebate programs.Network with other companies affiliated with the GHSC.The safety council is renowned as a local, state and national The GREATER HAMILTON SAFETY COUNCIL was established in 1942 with continuous service to business, community and organizations.Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM.
