NGFA Safety, Health and Environment Committee Meeting
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
NGFA-Degesch Recertification Course NGFA and Degesch are partnering to deliver a course officially certified for four CEU credits in Kansas, Colorado, Ohio, Michigan, Texas, Indiana, and Oklahoma.
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Opening Reception in trade show area
Wednesday, July 24
7:00 am
Breakfast in trade show area
8:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
8:05 a.m.
What Will a Grain Handling Facility Look Like Over the Next 10 Years? – Panel Discussion Retrofitting or renovating a grain handling facility involves a thorough assessment of existing infrastructure, equipment, and operational processes, including operational efficiency, equipment modernization, and environmental impact.
9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Break in trade show area
9:45 a.m.
Human Organizational Performance – Behavior Safety This session will focus on how and why employees make mistakes or errors and how they are dealt with either from an organizational or individual perspective.
10:45 a.m.
Energy Efficiency Best Practices – Panel Discussion This session will offer strategies to boost energy efficiency and add profit to the bottom line and to minimize the carbon footprint of a company.
11:45 a.m.
Lunch
1:30 p.m.
Technology and Modernization in the Grain Industry – Panel Discussion Safety, technology, and maintenance are critical aspects of the grain industry, and advancements in these areas play a significant role in enhancing efficiency, reducing risks, and ensuring smooth operations. Examples include drones, IR scans and moisture sensors.
2:30 p.m.
Automation (Sampling and Delivery) Areas This session will focus on the changes in grain handling and storage due to advancements in automation and computer technology.
3:30 p.m.
Break in trade show area
4:00 p.m.
NFPA Requirements and Effective Dust Mitigation and Control Systems – Panel Discussion Dust mitigation and control systems are essential in grain handling and processing facilities to minimize the risks associated with combustible dust, protect worker health, and maintain operational efficiency.
5:00 — 7:00 p.m.
Reception in trade show area
Thursday, July 25
Thursday, July 25
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast in trade show area
8:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
8:05 a.m.
SIF Potential and Prevention Strategy In this session, our speakers will look back on the death of a coworker and the shift that occurred after this tragic event.
Speakers:
Joe Mlynek, President, Progressive Safety LLC, Port Clinton, OH | Bio
Anne Cook, Safety Director, Custom Agri Systems, Inc., Napoleon, OH | Bio
Joe Mlynek
Anne Cook
9:00 a.m.
How to Utilize New Equipment at an Older Facility Integrating new equipment into older areas of a grain facility requires careful planning, assessment of compatibility, and potentially some modifications to ensure smooth operation and maximize efficiency.
10:00 a.m.
Break in trade show area
10:30 a.m.
Onboarding and Training Best Practices – Panel Discussion This session will discuss best practices for onboarding and training new employees.
