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Safe Handling of Barrel Aged Beers
Presented by Andrew Dagnan
MBAA Rocky Mountain District Meeting
February 23, 2017
Agenda
• Barrel Hazards Overview
• Safe Barrel Handling
• Safe Barrel Storage
• Additional Quick Tips
– Chemical safety, PPE, general safety tips
This won’t cover every hazard. If this presentation is
missing something, let’s discuss.
DISCLAIMER• This is a basic overview of hazards related to barrel aging beers and methods
to reduce risk and/or to ensure regulatory compliance.
• While every effort has been made to assure the information provided herein is complete and accurate, it is not intended to take the place of published rules, statutes, regulations or your responsibility concerning the use of proper procedures. The contents of these tools may not be relied upon as a substitute for your responsibility to incorporate the most current text or information.
• The Master Brewer’s Association of the Americas (MBAA) does not assume any responsibility for omissions, errors, misprinting or ambiguity contained within this publication and shall not be held liable in any degree for any loss, or injury, caused by such omissions, errors, misprinting, or ambiguity in presentation.
• If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought.
• Sources:– Dagnan, Andrew. “Barrel Aging Beers: Handling and Storage Safety.” MBAA District
NW Fall Meeting. Hood River, Oregon. November 14, 2014
– Pictures: sources are listed below the picture
Hazards Overview
• Barrels are HEAVY!
– Up to 100 lb. when empty
– Up to 600 lb. when full
• Barrel stacks can be unstable
• Ergonomics – moving/lifting barrels
• Barrel washing – hot water and chemical usage
• Pressure – pressure can build up during fermentation and from filling/emptying
Safely Handling Barrels
• Use a powered industrial truck (e.g., forklift or powered pallet jack) to move the barrels
BEST Method
Source: www.inboundlogistics.com/
Safely Handling Barrels
• Carry on your shoulder
WORST Method
Source: www.kegconditioning.com
• Use a powered industrial truck (e.g., forklift or powered pallet jack) to move the barrels
BEST Method
Powered Industrial Tucks – DOs• Written program & training per OSHA requirements
• Daily inspections– Each shift if a 24-hour facility
• Maintain trucks per manufacturers’ requirements
• Limit access to PIT areas
• Wear high-visibility vests in PIT areas
• Follow safe operation procedures
– Wear seat belt, lower load before moving, do not speed, etc.
Source: www.worldofstock.com
Powered Industrial Tucks – DON’Ts• Don’t load a PIT over its rated capacity
• Don’t allow anyone on a PIT, other than the operator
• Don’t use if it has failed an inspection
• Don’t drink and drive
• Don’t catch falling barrels (or kegs)
Source: www.giphy.comSource: Family Guy
Moving Barrels with a Forklift
• Move less than 4 barrels at a time
– Ex: Stack of 2, 2-barrel racks
• Can pick up racks from front or side
• If picking up from the side:
– Use fork extensions
– Set the rack as far back as possible to minimize tilting/shifting
– Tilt the forks backwards
Source: www.winebusiness.com
Manual Material Handlers
Source: www.reighleyresources.com Source: www.vestilmfg.com
Pallet Jack Portable Lifter
Manual Handlers – Safe Practices
• Use manual material handlers with extreme
caution!
– Use only if a powered industrial truck can’t be used
• Ensure equipment is rated to handle the weight
– Full barrel = 600 lb.
• Use only with at least 2 people to help push, pull,
and/or steer
• Wear steel-toed footwear
Moving 1 Barrel – Forklift Attachments
Source: Cascade Corporation Source: RGP Industries Source: Deschutes Brewery
Moving 1 Barrel – Rack Adapter
Source: www.carolinawinesupply.com Source: www.carolinawinesupply.com
Never move 1 barrel on a 2-barrel rack without an adapter!
Storage Safety
• Have trained forklift driver to properly center
racks evenly
• Place racks onto barrels, leaving ≥ 1 in. from
edge
– Helps prevent racks from sliding off barrels
• Use caution when stacking different sized
barrels
• Never climb barrel racks
Storage Safety
• Stack barrels as low as
possible (< 4-5 tiers high)
– Don’t overload the bottom racks
• Wrap the top layers, if stacking
empties on pallets
Source: www.whiskeytangoglobetrot.com
Source: Breckenridge Brewery
Rack Safety – General Tips
• Inspect racks for rust, bends, cracks, or other
damage prior to use
• Use caution when purchasing refurbished racks
– Could be rusted on the inside
• Replace racks per manufacturers’ recommendations
– Ex: Western Square recommends 6 years; RGB
recommends 15 years
• Immediately remove any damaged racks from
service
Pressure Safety
• Barrel heads have been blown-off while emptying under pressure and steam cleaning
– Example: Racking wand can clog with fruit, increasing pressure in the barrel
• Ensure you have a PRV
– Inspect PRV’s regularly
• If possible, don’t tighten into bunghole to allow pressure to escape
• Maintain a low pressure when emptying
– Rack-it-Teer: PRV set to 13 PSI
– Bulldog: Recommends under 15 PSI
Source: Breckenridge Brewery
Seismic Hazard
• 6.0 earthquake near
Napa, CA on 8/24/14
• $80M+ in damages and
lost product
• Could damage or losses
have been prevented?
– Better racks
– Better
practices/procedures
– Insurance
Source: www.kqed.org/
Seismic Risks in the US
Seismic Risk Controls Examples
Source: www.barrelsafe.comSource: www.barrel-racks.com
Source: www. barrelsandracks.com
Rack on Rack System Top Cap
4 Barrel Racks
Additional Quick Tips
Barrel Turner
Chemical Hazards
Hazard Controls
General Safety Tips
Barrel Turner
• Used to turn full barrels upside down when
cleaning and/or swelling barrels
Source: www.thevintnervault.com
Source: King Estate Winery
Chemical Hazards
• If using chemicals, follow supplier
recommended safe practices, controls, and PPE
• Chemicals potentially used:
– Sodium Metabisulfite – Slightly acidic, irritant
– Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) – Irritant, can be toxic if inhaled
– Ozone – Strong odor, irritant, highly reactive
Hazard Controls• Eliminate hazards before
controlling
• Example:
– Only move barrels when required
– Place barrels on rack and fill/empty in place
– Move barrels with a forklift
– Procedures/training for using forklift
– PPE: steel-toed boots, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, etc.
Elimination / SubstitutionElimination / Substitution
Engineering Control
Engineering Control
Administrative Control
Administrative Control
PPE
Effe
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Typical Minimal PPE for Handling
Barrels
Safety glasses Cut-Resistant
Gloves
Safety shoes
(e.g., steel toed
boots)
Additional Resources
• MBAA Brewery Safety Committee
– Written safety programs
– Toolbox talks
– Q&A section
– Ask questions on MBAA forums
Additional Resources (cont.)
• Brewer’s Association Safety
• Contact your insurance carrier
• Contact your vendors
• Brewing Engineering and Plant Operations,
MBAA Practical Handbook for the Specialty
Brewer, Volume 3
Summary
• Use caution when using, moving, and storing
barrels
• Have program and documented training for
forklift use
• Properly store barrels at the lowest heights
possible
• Inspect your racks for damage
• Watch pressure when filling, emptying, and
cleaning
THANK YOU!
Andrew Dagnan
Environmental and Safety Manager
Breckenridge Brewery
Cell: 865-742-9792