Stu Letcher of the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association said that it only takes a small amount of grain to create a situation where one can be trapped. Photo by Hilary Nowatzki.
With harvest underway, one critical aspect that's often overlooked is grain storage safety. Stu Letcher of the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association stresses immediate, preventable action. Letcher highlights dust mask use as fundamental. Beyond personal protective equipment, comprehensive safety including adequate ventilation, regular structural inspection and thorough personnel training, confine…