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Société des Anciens Établissements L.GEISMAR
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Chapter 7 – Storage and recycling
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General storage instructions
During periods when work equipment is not being used, it is essential to store it so as to
maintain its integrity. Badly stored equipment risks being damaged when commissioned. It is
therefore important for the staff in charge of storage operations to carry out this storage carefully
and to abide by the measures laid down.
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Choice of storage conditions
The choice of storage conditions depends on 2 main factors
– the storage duration and the storage type ("sheltered" storage building, closed shed, open
shed, canopy, etc...).
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Storage premises
As a general rule, premises intended for storage of work equipment must provide full protection against
– dusts, exhaust gases, dampness;
– direct sunlight;
– rapid temperature variations.
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Putting into storage
The condition of the work equipment when put to work after storage depends on how well it
was prepared and protected before being placed in storage
Before resuming work after storage, clean the equipment (when cleaning, protect the moving
parts with grease).
A technical inspection should be carried out to uncover any possible anomalies.
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Decommissioning - Disassembly - Disposal
When work equipment presents a state of aging that may cause risks, there is a requirement
for the user to ensure the disposal of this equipment, namely putting out of work.
Decommissioning or disposal requires to remove used fluids which will be given to a relevant
department.
IMPORTANT
In addition to those listed in the instruction manual, some
precautions must be taken into account when decommissioning this work
equipment to avoid any risk during dismantling and transport, and to minimize
a possible environmental impact of its sub-parts or products.
The equipment must be disposed of by an approved body complying with the
local standards in force for recovery of waste.
