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DISTILLERY
PLANT
A distillery plant, also known as a
distillation plant or distillation facility, is
an industrial facility where the process
of distillation is carried out on a large
scale.
This type of plant is specifically
designed for the production of distilled
products, which can include alcoholic
beverages, essential oils, chemicals,
and other substances.
COMMON HAZARDS ON
DISTILLERY PLANTS
SAFETY
HAZARDS
ELECTROCUTION
Distillery environments often involve
the presence of liquids, such as water,
cleaning solutions, or spilled liquids
from the production process. When
electrical equipment comes into contact
with these liquids, it increases the risk
of electric shock.
COMMON HAZARDS ON
DISTILLERY PLANTS
SAFETY
hazard
Slips, Trips, and
Falls
Spilled liquids, wet floors, and uneven
surfaces pose significant risks within a
distillery plant that can lead to slips, trips,
and falls. This is due to the nature of
distillery operations, which involve the
handling of liquids, cleaning processes,
and the potential for spills.
COMMON HAZARDS ON
DISTILLERY PLANTS
biological
hazard
carbon dioxide
In order to create alcohol,
carbohydrates like starch and sugar
must be converted through
fermentation. During this process, yeast
eats carbohydrates and creates carbon
dioxide—an odorless, colourless and
toxic gas.
COMMON HAZARDS ON
DISTILLERY PLANTS
ergonomic
hazard
heavy lifting
Working at a distillery requires
employees to lift and move heavy
kegs and other items throughout
the day. This can cause repetitive
strain and other injuries if workers
aren’t trained
COMMON HAZARDS ON
DISTILLERY PLANTS
PHYSICAL
hazard
TEMPERATURE
EXTREMES
Employees working in environments
with extreme temperatures, whether
excessively hot or cold, face
heightened risks of heat stress or
cold-related illnesses.
COMMON HAZARDS ON
DISTILLERY PLANTS
chemical
HAZARDS
Fires & explosions
Ethanol vapour is highly flammable and
is one of the main fire and explosion
hazards at distilleries.
Ethanol can be released from leaks in
tanks, casks, transfer pumps, pipes and
flexible hoses.
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Electrocution
Always use PPE and safety
Elimination equipment to lessen the chance of
getting electrocuted.
Prevent workers on working with
electricity especially when it’s live
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wire. Instead, use advance
machineries.
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Controls to give precaution to workers
Wear PPE at all times because it
PPE
will prevent workers from
electrocution.
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Slips, Trips, and falls
Always conduct cleaning since
Elimination Distillery plant are exposed to
water and liquid chemical.
Administrative Put markings and hazard signage
Controls to give precaution to workers
Wear PPE at all times especially
PPE
hard hat and safety equipments
to protect them from getting
injured.
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Carbon Dioxide
Avoid workers getting exposed to
this chemical. Use automatic
Engineering Controls robots or machineries to handle
the task.
Administrative Put markings and hazard signage
Controls to give precaution to workers
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Heavy Lifting
Use advance technology such as
Engineering Controls lifter and crane to transfer from
one place to another
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Temperature Extremes
Prevent workers on working with
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near furnace to avoid danger to
workers.
Wear PPE at all times to avoid skin
PPE
irritation from the effect of high
temperature.
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Fires and Explosions
Engineering Controls Prevent workers on working near
fire since it can cause explosion.
Administrative Put markings and hazard signage
Controls to give precaution to workers
PPE Wear PPE at all times.
REFERENCES
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