Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week
2026 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week Recordings
2026 Kick Off Event
March 30, 2026
Join us for the 2026 Kick Off Event livestreamed from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign!
The 2026 Kick Off event is hosted by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois.
Kick off the 2026 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week with a BANG! Climb the knowledge ladder with live-wire Moderator John Caupert and get caught up in the excitement!
Don’t forget to check out the FREE educational and promotional resources below and on the resource page to make the most of your Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week.
Kick Off Details
Welcome to the University of Illinois Feed Technology Center—where innovation meets impact in animal nutrition and feed science. Whether you’re joining us in person or remotely, we’re thrilled to host you at our cutting-edge $20-million facility located at South Farms. As a global leader in research, teaching, and industry collaboration, we invite you to explore the future of feed technology through hands-on demonstrations and expert-led discussions.
Grain Dust Explosion Chamber – Dave Newcomb
Join us for a powerful demonstration on grain dust explosions, highlighting the science behind ignition risks and the critical importance of dust control in feed and grain facilities. This demonstration underscores real-world hazards and showcases mitigation strategies to protect workers and infrastructure.
Machine Guarding – John Lee
Explore the intersection of safety and automation in our machine guarding demonstration. From traditional guards to advanced sensor systems on feed fillers, we’ll showcase how to protect operators while maintaining operational efficiency in modern feed manufacturing environments.
Ladder Safety – Daniel Gaither
Not all ladders are created equal. This demonstration will cover the types of ladders—fixed and movable—their appropriate uses, and common pitfalls. We’ll share practical recommendations and examples of unsafe ladder setups to help you make informed safety decisions.
Electrical Safety – Steve Hancock
This demonstration features common but dangerous electrical safety hazards found in agricultural and industrial settings. The examples illustrate how shortcuts, makeshift repairs and neglect can lead to fire hazards, electrocution risks, and equipment damage. By spotlighting these unsafe practices, the goal is to reinforce the importance of inspections, training, and adherence to electrical codes.
2026 Design Flaws
March 31, 2026
From Flaws to Fixes: Working Safely When Design Creates Hazards
Explores common design flaws and other structural problems which create hazards to completing tasks safely.
2026 Grain Safety 101: Spanish
March 31, 2026
Provides an overview of the most common hazards found in grain handling and storage and the Best Safe Practices.
2026 Body Mechanics 101
April 1, 2026
Ergonomics is the science of design to fit the workplace conditions to the worker
2026 Body Mechanics 101: Spanish
April 1, 2026
Ergonomics is the science of design to fit the workplace conditions to the worker. Content of the morning session is adapted, as appropriate, to ensure it is relevant to the audience.
2026 Critical Safety Devices
April 2, 2026
Understand how to properly check, test, and inspect devices critical to safety – from fire extinguishers to sensors and motion monitoring.
2026 Effective Safety Training
April 3, 2026
The effectiveness of safety training often rests in our ability to communicate to our employees in a way they understand – whether it is language or learning style.