Western Kansas World – October 3, 2013
Submitted by Newz Group Clipping Service – October 21, 2013
On Friday and Saturday, September 20 and 21st, area firefighters took part in a Grain Elevator Safety Training using closed and open simulation bins provided by KU Fire & Rescue Training Institute. Friday was indoor Classroom time at Western Coop Electric and Saturday was Practical Hands-On sessions at Cargill in Ogallah. Cargill employees were present for the training.
Pictured above are Chad Mann and Assistant Fire Chief, John Shubert.
When an auger is running, it takes an average of 30 seconds for someone to become completely submerged in grain. The average extrication from a grain bin by the time the fire department gets on the scene is three and a half hours, firefighters learned.
Other subjects included:
Hazards of flowing grain.
Working together to conduct rescues.
Regulations, policies, and procedures for employee safety.
Experience the feeling and restrictions of grain engulfment.
Proper use of safety and rescue equipment.
“Issues” encountered during a grain rescue.
Perform methods of rescue.
Safe methods of rapid release of grain.
First aid and care for a victim of engulfment.
Other hazards, augers, belts, electricity etc.
The training was sponsored by Trego County Rural Fire/Rescue.
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