Be Bin Safe

By: Laurie Bedord

Greg Setter has climbed the ladder on his grain bins for years, in all types of weather, without incident. With every step taken, the chore has become second nature to the Canadian farmer. As he ascends and descends, Setter also knows it is one of the most dangerous tasks he performs.

“In my more than 50 years farming, I have always been cautious when climbing a grain bin, stressing safety with family members and anyone who worked for me,” says Setter, who is also the president and general manager at Setter Manufacturing Division in Manitoba, Canada. “When I fell 22 feet climbing a ladder to secure a bin lid, I realized that if it could happen to me, it could happen to anyone.”