Do’s & Don’ts of Safe Handling of FIBC Jumbo Bags
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Some guidelines must be followed to safely handle FIBC Jumbo Bags to avoid any risk. Let us walk you through the dos & don’ts for the Safe handling of FIBC Jumbo Bags.
Do’s for Safe Handling of FIBC Jumbo Bags
- Ensure that all forklift tines, crane hooks, bars, or other handling devices are free of sharp & pointed edges.
- Ensure that the edges are rounded & the radius must not be below 5mm.
- Ensure that all the lift loops are vertical by adjusting the distance between forklift tines to the correct width to prevent damage from lateral forces.
- Ensure a clear line of sight while moving a Jumbo Bag.
- Ensure to hold the Jumbo Bag close to the foremast of the forklift & keep it at an appropriate lowest distance from the ground.
- Make the personnel safely clear regarding potential hazards
- Make use of all lift loops for perfecting the FIBC Jumbo Bag so that it doesn’t tip over
- For the accurate & precise stacking of FIBC Jumbo Bags, use the “Pyramid” or “Supported” Stacking Method.
- Keep your FIBC Jumbo Bags away from direct sunlight.
Following are the Do’s for FIBC Jumbo Bags with liners:
- For easy filling, ensure to pre-inflate the liner before the Filling process.
- Ensure to extend liners past the fill spout or duffel during the Filling process.
- During discharging, ensure that the liners are correctly attached inside the Bag to prevent them from pulling out.
- Follow the manufacturer’s manual book instructions for tying off the liner within the fill spout or duffel.
Don’ts for Safe Handling of FIBC Jumbo Bags
- Don’t suspend FIBC Bag using fewer lift loops or sleeves. Make use of all lift loops.
- Don’t gather loops to lift with one hook. Make use of all the loops and then lift the Bag.
- Don’t draw out the forklift tines without withdrawing all load from the loops or sleeves.
- Don’t permit personnel to stand or place any adjunct under a suspending FIBC Jumbo Bag.
- Don’t drag or push FIBC Bag to sudden lifts or stops.
- Don’t exceed the prescribed Safe Working Load (SWL) of the FIBC Jumbo Bag.
- Don’t fill the Bag with combustible materials if the Bag can’t dissipate static charges.
- Don’t fill & empty Type C/Conductive FIBC Bags in the combustible materials environment. Ensure to establish a secured ground connection.
- Don’t try to reconnect a detached ground cable to a Type C/Conductive FIBC Jumbo Bag after the process of filling or emptying the Bag has started.
- Don’t move the FIBC Bags if your line of sight is blocked.
- Don’t try to tilt the forklift foremast while handling FIBC Bags.
- Don’t repair a damaged FIBC Bag without removing all FIBC Bags stacked on top.
- Don’t leave the FIBC Jumbo Bag directly exposed to sunlight for extended periods.
Conclusion:
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