Stepping into Management Knowledge

H&S Training

1.18

HOW TO SAFELY MOVE KEGS/BARRELS IN CELLAR

PURPOSE OF THE TRAINING EXERCISE: To ensure the team members are aware of the safe moving of kegs/barrels

TRAINING AIDS:  Cellar gloves  Cellar mobile hoist (if applicable)  Training shorts 1.03 & 1.03a (Manual Handling)

TRAINING METHOD: This is a practical training exercise. The trainer should demonstrate how to move kegs/barrels to the group whilst referring to these training notes

ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: What could go wrong when moving kegs/barrels?

CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  Back strain  Muscle injuries

 Crushed hands/fingers  Cuts from sharp edges  Impact injuries from falling barrels  Slips and trips from spillages or items left on floor

How to move kegs and barrels safely:

Preparations before completing the training

 Cellar mobile hoist is working and in good condition – refer to risk assessment 3.11  Cellar gloves in good condition – no rips or tears, appropriate size available  Trainees have completed their individual manual handling capability assessment (RA 2.04)

Using the Mobile hoist if applicable

 Hoist has been checked by an approved contractor in last 12 months  Locking mechanism works and will hold forks in place once elevated  Forks to be placed in fully down position when not in use  Visual check performed by user to ensure in good order prior to each use  Barrels/kegs should be rolled on their side to approximate location to reduce travel distance required on the hoist  Gloves should be worn to manoeuvre barrels  No kegs/barrels larger than 18G to be lifted on the hoist. 36G containers should remain in location left by draymen until empty  Keg is placed on its side and is on the forks fully up to the guiding fork  Cask ale barrels must be positioned onto auto tilts provided before being lifted by hoist. You should never try and lower a barrel onto an auto tilt using the hoist  Route to be taken is fully clear of obstructions and floor finish is sound with no troughs or dips that may cause hoist to topple. Area to be moved into has adequate space to rotate hoist in should this be required  Once laid in position, barrel can be elevated using mechanism

Safety Assurance March 2016

H&S Training 1.18