Bin Safe is a patented engineered fall protection system for grain bins, designed to break your fall making climbing safer, faster, and compliant.
Meet Bin Safe
Northern Strands has been providing fall protection to the mining and construction industry for decades. In 2018 the OHS laws were updated to require fall protection for grain bins and a client approached us looking for something to use to climb his bins. We were surprised to find that there were no cost effective solutions on the market. Already being involved in different aspects of the ag industry and with years of experience in engineered fall protection we set out to solve that problem.
Climbing bins is one of the things that you just have to do if you are a farmer. If you do not have to do it yourself, your family or someone who works for you has to do it. Grain bins have evolved over the years getting bigger and bigger, but the same could not be said for fall protection.
That is, until now.
What is Bin Safe?
Bin Safe is an engineered fall protection system designed to work with Blind Bolt, Standing Seam, Smooth Wall or Corrugated Wall grain bins. The system works by attaching a wire rope that is anchored to the top of the bin with the other end attached to the bottom of the ladder. Bin Safe is easy to use and makes climbing bins safe without slowing you down.
Greg Setter
Actual Bin Safe Customer
"When I did fall (off a grain bin), I broke my pelvis in 4 places and I laid in the hospital for 6 weeks before I could even put pressure on my legs. The Bin Safe System allows us to go all the way to the top of the bin and all the way back down safely. That is what every farmer requires or should have to be as safe as possible when climbing bins."
The System
The Anchors
We have multiple anchor designs that depend on your bin but all of the anchors have been through the same rigorous testing and certification. Bin Safe Cable Assemblies are pull tested to 2 times the WLL of 1,350 lbs to achieve a factor of safety of 10:1. We also perform multiple drop tests to ensure safety in every scenario.
The Wire Rope & Hardware
Everything we use to build our kits has been vigorously tested and is used in mines and construction sites across the world. All hardware is designed to hold up to the elements and rough conditions farms face across North America.
The User Kit
The Bin Safe User Kit meets the Z259.11 standard and is intended to be used by workers weighing between 75 LBS and 310 LBS, including all PPE, tools and equipment as may be worn or carried by the worker.
The kit includes:
- 3’ Shock Absorbing Lanyard
- Fall protection Harness
- A Wire Rope Grab
FAQ
Do I need fall protection on my bin by law?
Yes, in most Canadian provinces and all of the U.S. it’s the law! As of November 2018, grain bin cages will no longer count as fall protection in the United States with the rest of the world to soon follow suit. Bin Safe is a fraction of the cost of ladder cages, staircases and all other grain bin fall protection. Rather than a cage on your next bin, request Bin Safe be installed. Save yourself money and have proper fall protection!
Does the system work for any grain bin?
Our system is compatible with most grain bins! Please contact us to discuss which systems you need for your particular grain bins.
The Purpose of Bin Safe
Safely travel from the ground to the top of bins for maintenance, inspections, repairs, etc. Bin Safe is not designed to prevent you from falling but to stop you from hitting the ground causing death or serious injuries.
This idea of Fall protection is known across industries as Fall arrest and achieves risk mitigation, avoiding downtime and safety all while increasing productivity by knowing Bin Safe has your back.
How It Works
Let's Unpack
Learn how Bin Safe keeps you protected with a simple, secure system designed for quick, safe bin access from top to bottom.
Gear Up
Put on the provided fall protection harness included in your Bin Safe user kit.
Connect to the Wire
Attach the rope grab and lanyard to the anchored wire rope running the height of the bin.
Climb with Confidence
Ascend and descend the bin ladder while remaining securely connected at all times.
Stay Protected
In the event of a slip or fall, the system activates to prevent injury and stop your fall safely.
Shop Bin Safe Kits & Accessories
Engineered Safety, Ready to Install
Explore our full range of Bin Safe kits and user gear—designed for fast setup and reliable fall protection on any type of grain bin.
Shop All Bin SafeStanding Seam Kits
Anchor systems designed to attach securely to standing seam grain bin roofs without compromising structure.
Smooth Wall Kits
Fall protection kits built for smooth wall bins, providing reliable safety with a clean, easy installation.
Corrugated Bin Kits
Engineered anchor systems tailored for corrugated wall grain bins to ensure secure fall protection.
Blind Bolt Kits
Bin Safe anchor kits designed specifically for grain bins with blind bolt roof assemblies.
User Kits
Complete personal fall protection kits including harness, lanyard, and rope grab for safe bin climbing.
Installation
We have engineered 4 different anchors to work with most grain bins.
DIY Installation
We have easy to follow installation manuals for all Bin Safe anchor systems. Generally the installation takes 20 minutes. You will need a drill, bits, sockets, and wrenches.
Installation Service
We offer an installation service and for areas outside of our range we will help you connect with a contractor to install the system.
Contact us for a quote
No matter the size, style or number of bins you have, Bin Safe is the best solution for grain bin fall protection.