HANDLING AND STORING
HANDLING
IMPORTANT: Do NOT (under no circumstantial) the tank be handle or move with product inside.
Lift lugs are for lifting EMPTY WEIGHT only. The tank is intended for stationary use. Not to be transported with liquid.
1.
Industry best practice must be deployed to ensure that the appropriate material handling equipment
and methods are used to prevent damage during offloading and moving the tank and its accessories.
2.
Equipment used for the handling and movement of materials shall be suited for the task and capable of
handling the load requirements.
3.
Equipment operators shall be qualified & meet regulatory requirements to operate the equipment used
for the handling of material.
4.
Equipment Operators shall also be trained in the safe and correct methods used for the handling and
moving of the materials.
5.
Tanks shall be carefully handled to prevent damage to the tank coating. The use of nylon straps is
preferred to prevent damage to the tank coating. When using cables or chains, they shall be padded,
and of adequate length and size
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the owner or owner’s representative to touch-up and
repairs any damage to the coating that occurs during transportation, tank installation or
piping installation.
6.
Handling jigs or attachments such as spreader–bars, cradles, flipping brackets shall be used where
appropriate.
7.
Where possible materials that can be moved in crates or strapped on pallets shall be handled in that
fashion.
8.
Materials shall be secured to pallets by banding or strapping when possible. The banding used shall be
appropriate for the material being handled.
9.
Materials that cannot be moved in crates or on pallets shall be secured when possible during moving to
ensure they will not be damaged or cause a safety concern during movement.
