The Dairy Workers – Feed Handling and Storage Safety course introduces the key safety practices required when working with feed, grain, equipment, and storage structures on dairy farms. Feed handling involves unique risks—ranging from machinery hazards to confined spaces—and this training helps workers identify those risks and apply safe procedures to prevent incidents. Participants gain an understanding of how grain behaves, how to work safely around handling systems, and how to recognize unsafe conditions before they become dangerous.

The course also covers safe storage practices, lockout procedures, and important precautions when working with bales, augers, conveyors, and other farm equipment. By building strong awareness and safe work habits, dairy workers can help reduce injuries, protect livestock feed quality, and maintain a safer operation overall.

Feed handling safety is essential for preventing injuries involving machinery, grain bins, and high-risk areas on dairy farms. Understanding how grain storage systems work, how hazards develop, and what precautions are required helps workers stay alert and make safer decisions in demanding environments. This course provides foundational knowledge to support safe daily operations.

Introduction

• Review course objectives and the importance of safe feed handling
• Understand common risks associated with feed and grain management

Grain Handling

• Learn how grain moves and what hazards it presents
• Understand safe practices when using augers and conveyors

Equipment

• Identify hazards related to moving machinery
• Learn safe operation procedures for feed-related equipment

Grain Storage

• Understand proper storage methods and airflow considerations
• Learn how to identify hazards in bins, silos, and storage areas

Confined Spaces

• Recognize the dangers associated with entering grain storage structures
• Learn safe entry procedures and required precautions

Hazards

• Identify common risks such as engulfment, dust, slips, and equipment contact
• Understand how to prevent incidents through safe work practices

Lockout

• Learn how to lock out equipment before cleaning or maintenance
• Understand how lockout prevents unexpected machine movement

Working With Bales

• Review safe handling methods for small and large bales
• Learn how stacking, moving, and storing bales can be done safely

Quiz

• Reinforce key learning points through knowledge checks

This online Dairy Workers – Feed Handling and Storage Safety course takes approximately 40 minutes to complete. Learners may start, pause, and resume the training at their convenience.

A passing score of 80% is required to receive a certificate of completion. Users may attempt the course up to three times. Short quizzes throughout the training help reinforce key concepts.

Upon successful completion, learners can download and print a digital certificate confirming their understanding of safe feed handling and storage practices.