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User Guide - COSHH Cranelift Drum Store
Original Working Instructions
Usage Instructions
Important Usage Notes
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The bunded spillage sump should be 110% of the largest container in the
store. The bund is 295 litres, ensure that no container holds more than 260
litres of substance.
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This COSHH Store is designed to be lifted when full, but it is the responsibility
of the user to ensure that the chemical drums, or load(s), are secure and
balanced within the store before any lift takes place, so that it cannot shift
when being lifted. It is the responsibility of the user to check if lifting with
chemical drums in the unit is permitted on site and is congruent with any
site-specific lifting plans or hazardous chemical handling policy. Do not lift if
there is any doubt about the security and stability of the load.
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Use of the shelf for storage during transit is not recommended.
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If hazardous waste is spilt into the bund, follow a site-specific procedure on
the removal of hazardous waste.
Lifting with a Forklift
1. Secure the drums or load within the store using suitable ratchet straps,
fastened to the securing points found on the inside of the store (see Fig 1). It
is important that the load cannot shift during transit.
2. To lift the COSHH Cranelift Drum Store with a forklift, set the machine’s forks
to the correct width for the store’s fork pockets. Make sure that they are
equidistant from the centre.
3. Drive the forklift to the COSHH Store aligning the forks with the fork pockets.
4. Move the forklift forward until the forks are fully inserted into the fork
pockets. The COSHH Store is now ready to lift.
5. Carefully raise the store just off the ground and check for balance and
security.
6. Carefully transport the store to its required destination, taking care not to jolt
the unit.
7. When in position, the store can be lowered onto firm, level ground.
8. Reverse the forklift back and clear of the store.
Lifting with a Crane
1. Secure the drums or load within the store using suitable ratchet straps,
fastened to the securing points found on the inside of the store (see Fig 1). It
is important that the load cannot shift during transit.
2. Attach a suitable four leg chain sling to the four COSHH Store’s lifting points.
For working at height refer to your site-specific policy as to what type of
platform to use.
3. Carefully raise the store just off the ground and check for balance and
security. It is important that the load is stable before lifting.
4. Carefully transport the store to its required destination, taking care not to
jolt.
5. When in position, the store can be lowered on to firm, level ground.
6. Detach the store from the lifting chains.
Usage Instructions
1. Load the store as required, using the shelf and set down area inside the store.
A pallet of 4 drums can be placed into the store using a forklift, providing
your pallet is the correct size.
2. Ensure the door is shut and securely locked, using a suitable padlock or
combination lock, when the store is not in use or being supervised. It is the
responsibility of the supervisor that no harmful chemicals are removed by
unauthorised users.
3. If a spillage occurs, refer to your site-specific procedure on the removal of
hazardous waste. To access the spillage, remove the mess grating on the
floor. From here you can wash down the bund and pump the chemical out,
providing that is in-line with your procedure.
4. Refit the mesh once the chemical has been removed and the bund cleaned.
