Barrel Storage_ Handling for safety & material handling

Material Handling

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Barrel Storage Barrel Storage
& Handling & Handling

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We will talk about... We will talk about...
Barrel Storage Barrel Storage
Barrel Stacking Barrel Stacking
Handling Barrels Handling Barrels
Unloading Barrels Unloading Barrels
Safety at workplace Safety at workplace

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Air Space
Water
OIL OILOIL
Water
Air
space
reduced
Air expelled
Powerful
Suction
Through
Bungs
Rain
Sun
Barrels Breathe Barrels Breathe
Oil barrels standing in the open suffer variations in temperature and Oil barrels standing in the open suffer variations in temperature and
corresponding variations in the internal pressure. This leads to “Breathing” and corresponding variations in the internal pressure. This leads to “Breathing” and
if there is a leaking seal, the moisture is liable to be drawn in - particularly, if if there is a leaking seal, the moisture is liable to be drawn in - particularly, if
barrel is standing bung up. As the temperature falls, moisture is drawn in, barrel is standing bung up. As the temperature falls, moisture is drawn in,
which can condense to form water droplets. This can lead to emulsification of which can condense to form water droplets. This can lead to emulsification of
with oil. with oil.

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Water accumulated on the top of the barrel causes Water accumulated on the top of the barrel causes
rusting and obliteration of markings rusting and obliteration of markings
Barrels must always be stored in horizontal position Barrels must always be stored in horizontal position Top of the barrel forms a rain trap Top of the barrel forms a rain trap

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Barrels may be stored outdoors Barrels may be stored outdoors
Store the barrels horizontally Store the barrels horizontally
The bungs of the barrels should be in 3 o’clock The bungs of the barrels should be in 3 o’clock
and 9 o’clock position and 9 o’clock position

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Barrel Stacking Barrel Stacking
Multi-layered stacking - maximum 3 layers with runners and Multi-layered stacking - maximum 3 layers with runners and
stoppers stoppers

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Barrel Stacking Barrel Stacking
Barrels must be stored well clear of the ground on Barrels must be stored well clear of the ground on
runners to avoid contact with surface water or rain runners to avoid contact with surface water or rain
water water

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Indoor Stacking Indoor Stacking
Avoid stacking one over another Avoid stacking one over another

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Indoor Stacking Indoor Stacking
Preferably stack the barrels on pellets Preferably stack the barrels on pellets

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Barrel Storage Barrel Storage
Outdoor Outdoor

Barrels tilted on their sides Barrels tilted on their sides

Bungs in 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock position Bungs in 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock position

Preferably under shed or cover Preferably under shed or cover

Protect from rain by tarpaulins and ensure free air Protect from rain by tarpaulins and ensure free air
circulation circulation

Off the ground on runners or racks Off the ground on runners or racks

Examine regularly for corrosion and identification sign Examine regularly for corrosion and identification sign
obscuring obscuring
Indoor Indoor

Always preferable Always preferable

Avoid excessive local heat (e.g. steam pipes) Avoid excessive local heat (e.g. steam pipes)

Volatile products should be segregated Volatile products should be segregated

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Special Storage Special Storage
The following should The following should NEVER
NEVER
be stored in open: be stored in open:
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Insulating (Transformer) Oils Insulating (Transformer) Oils
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Refrigerator Oils Refrigerator Oils
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White Oils White Oils
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Synthetics Synthetics
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AeroShell AeroShell Oils and Compounds Oils and Compounds
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Greases (to be stored in vertical position only) Greases (to be stored in vertical position only)
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Neat Cutting Oils (containing fatty oils) Neat Cutting Oils (containing fatty oils)

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Handling Barrels Handling Barrels
••Very heavy (over 190 kg) Very heavy (over 190 kg)
••Don’t drop... seams may burst Don’t drop... seams may burst
••Use: Use:
––Forklift Forklift
––Rolling by 2 workers Rolling by 2 workers
––Two-wheel hand truck Two-wheel hand truck
––Triangular drum trolley Triangular drum trolley
––Manual elevator Manual elevator
––Chain hoist Chain hoist

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Handling Barrels Handling Barrels
Avoid dropping barrels on tyres or on ground Avoid dropping barrels on tyres or on ground

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Handling Barrels Handling Barrels
Use fork-lift preferably Use fork-lift preferably

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Unloading Barrels Unloading Barrels
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BARREL STORAGE AREA
VEHICLE AREA
A loading/unloading ramp and platform should be A loading/unloading ramp and platform should be
constructed constructed

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Tips on Correct Use Tips on Correct Use
••Always replace bungs/lids after use Always replace bungs/lids after use
••Wipe top before decanting Wipe top before decanting
••Wipe top dry after use Wipe top dry after use
••Dispensing pumps and cans should be clean and Dispensing pumps and cans should be clean and
drydry
••Drain used oil in designated containers Drain used oil in designated containers

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Safety at the workplace Safety at the workplace
••Provide protective devices on machines Provide protective devices on machines
••Wear protective clothing Wear protective clothing
••Avoid unnecessary contact with oil Avoid unnecessary contact with oil
••Avoid use of oily rags Avoid use of oily rags
••Never put oily rags/tools into pockets Never put oily rags/tools into pockets
••Provide First Aid Kit Provide First Aid Kit
••Obtain first aid treatment for any injury Obtain first aid treatment for any injury
••Wash with soap & water and NOT with kerosene Wash with soap & water and NOT with kerosene
or petrol or petrol
••Always observe good standard of personal hygiene Always observe good standard of personal hygiene

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Ensure a safe work Ensure a safe work
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