FIBC Safe Handling Guidelines – Storage & Transportation
Every Year More Than 500 Million Bulk Bags Or FIBC Seized Are Used Around The World They’re Used To Transport A Wide Variety Of Solid Materials That You See Or Use Every Day And Fib Qey The Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers Association Wants To Ensure That FIBC Is Used For These Essential Materials Are Filled Emptied Stored And Shipped Safely To Educate The Public Viveca Has Assembled Safe Handling Guidelines To Address Some Common Situations But You Will Still Want To Consult Your FIBC Supplier Regarding Your Specific Application And Handling Environment A Full Set Of Guidelines Can Be Found At Fit Cut Calm But In This Video We’ll Focus On The Key Points Related To The Storage And Transportation Of FIBC Don’t Forget To Adhere To All Other Applicable Regulations Standards And Supplier Recommendations Before Handling An FIBC You Need To Ensure That All Equipment And Devices Are Designed For Fiv Seats Are Rated For The Capacity Of The Filled FIBC And Conform To The Guidelines For Handling By A Forklift Frame Or Hoist Once You Have The Right Equipment And Have Reviewed The Handling Guidelines You Will Need To Remember These Six Critical Points When Storing And Transporting FIBC One Ensure That Any Pallets Used Are Free Of Nails Or Protrusions That Could Damage The FIBC And That Your Pallet Is Sized So The FIBC Doesn’t Hang Over The Side Unless It’s Designed And Approved To Do So By The Manufacturer To Avoid Sudden Lifts And Stops With Your Fi Bc During Transportation 3 Make Sure Your Fi B C’S Are Secure During Transportation For Only Stack Five Sees If They Are Designed To Be Stacked You Are Sure Of Their Stability And They Are Stacked Using A Pyramid Or Supported Method Pyramid Stacking Means Each Bag Above The First Layer Must Sit On At Least Four Lower Backs Each Layer Is Tiered Inwards Forming A Pyramid Supported Stacking Means Bags Are Stacked Against Two Retaining Walls Of Sufficient Strength Five Never Under Any Circumstances Approach Or Repair A Damaged FIBC Without First Removing All Fiv Sees Stacked On Top That Leads Us To Number Six Protect Your Fib C’S Always Store Your Fiv C’S Inside A Covered Facility Or Warehouse So Free From Any Water Or Moisture Contamination That Could Damage Your Fiv C’S To Avoid Damage You Need To Protect Your Fib C’S From Sunlight And Harmful UV Rays As Well As Inclement Weather Like Rain And Snow And If They Have To Be Outside Always Cover Your Fib C’S But Remember Outdoor Storage Is Not Recommended Finally Let’s Review A Few Important Notes On Storage In Transportation Famke Doesn’t Endorse Any Typical Shelf Life For An FIBC The Best Method For Determining If An FIBC Remains Suitable For Use Is To Conduct Periodic Performance Testing And Compare It Against New Samples Of The Same Type Its’s Also Important To Remember That Some Static Protective Five C’S And Liners Have A Reduced Shelf Life And Can Even Be More Sensitive To Environmental Hazards Be Sure To Get Advice From The Manufacturer Or Supplier On The Best Storage Methods And Any Shelf-Life Limitations For Static Protective Fib C’S Visit Fib Cut Comm Where You Will Find The Full FIBC Safe Handling Guidelines And A List Of Fib Camembert’s Dedicated To Providing You Educational Resources. More resources on this site – https://fibca.com
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