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Written Programs EAP
Emergency Escape from Bin Decks
Grain Handling Housekeeping
Bin Entry Permit / Policy Permits
Hot Work Permits
Training Grain Handling
EAP
Standard Interpretations Where to find them
Questions?
OverviewOverview
Emergency Action Plan 29 CFR 1910.38
Procedures for reporting emergencies
Fire, Weather, Domestic
Procedures for emergency evacuation
Type of evacuation
Exit route assignments
Procedures for critical operations
Written ProgramsWritten Programs
Grain Handling Specific EAP Requirement
There must be at least two emergency escape routes from:
Bin Decks / Galleries – 1910.272(o)(1)
Tunnels in Grain Elevators – 1910.272(o)(2)
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Grain Handling Written Programs Housekeeping
Bin Entry Permit
Hot Work Permit
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Training RequirementsTraining Requirements
• Grain Handling Employee Safety Training• Job-specific
• At least annual
• Hazard recognition and prevention:• Dust accumulation and ignition sources
• Clearing choked legs, hot work, lockout, etc.
• Bin-entry specific:• Engulfment hazards
• Mechanical hazards
• Entry Procedures
• Rescue Procedures
Emergency Action Plan Train employees to assist
in orderly evacuations – 1910.38(e)
Review EAP with employees: At Hire / Job Assignment
When employee’s EAP responsibilities change
When the EAP changes
Training RequirementsTraining Requirements
Standard Interpretations http://www.osha.gov/
Click on “Enforcement” tab
Click on “Letters of Interpretation” found on Quick Links bar
Select “Standard #” tab Select “Part 1910…”
Select “Part 1910.272 – Grain handling facilities”
Standard InterpretationsStandard Interpretations
Contact Information:
Damon C. Nix, Research Engineer II
260 14th Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30332
404-407-7848
Questions?Questions?