05 - Basic Module - Storage & Handling - Filter (1).ppt

How to do right storage handling oil and other package

1. Storage & Handling

2. Petroleum Products
(Hydrocarbon)
FIRE
Hazardous atmosphere
Vapours
POLLUTION
to
environmen
t
(Leaks &
spillage)
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES
vapour inhalation/breathing
ingestion/swallowing
skin & eyes contact
absorption through skin
WHAT ARE THE HAZARDSHazards

3. I
OXYGENFUEL
HEAT
Removal of any 1 of 3 elements of the triangle will prevent a
fire
The fire triangle

4. Lubricants storage & handling

5. - Preferable for packaged lubricants to
be opened and stored under cover
- Drums should be stored bung-down
or horizontal “3 o’clock and 9 o’clock”
These products should not be stored in
open:
–Insulating Oils
–Medicinal Oils
–Refrigerator Oils
–Transformer Oils
–Greases
Storage

6. - New packages should be wiped clean
- Drip trays should be positioned beneath
each drum tap
- Grease guns should be filled in a clean
environment
Sampling of 210 liters drum:
–Use a drum inverter to agitate
–Essential that “thief” and container are
absolutely clean,dry and odour free
Good storekeeping

7. - Oil stores must be equipped with
-CO
2
-Dry chemical
-Foam type extinguishers
- Lubricants with a flash point of less
than 61°C should be stored in closed
containers away from heat in well
ventilated place
- Oil stores should be designated No
Smoking areas
Fire precautions

8. Air Space
Water
OIL OIL
OIL
Water
Air
space
reduced
Air expelled
Powerful
Suction
Through
Bungs
Rain
Sun
Storage (pack) – Drum breathing