Make sure that your silo operator is well trained to use the silo.
Do regular inspections of your silo – internally and externally.
Recirculate the product on a regular basis – especially during long storage periods.
Do not overfill the silo.
Prevent mixing of different products in a silo. Contamination can be a big problem.
Check on the moisture content of the product to be stored.
Ensure that that product being stored is clean.
Inspect and maintain all equipment inside (such as sweep augers) and used for extraction (screw discharge and slide gates) prior to filling the silo with product.
Stay away from silos during thunder and lightning storms.
Do not make any unauthorized modifications to a silo.
After inspection, make sure the silo door is closed and locked prior to filing it with product.