Safety in cold stores.

La sicurezza nei magazzini frigoriferi.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The author reviews the safety steps to be taken: safety in machine rooms; cold room lighting; type of refrigerant; operation temperature; ice formation; expansion joint; effects on personnel; nature of stored goods; typology of handling and lifting equipment; velocity of work; refrigerating circuit; door locks; strength of structure and insulation. As a conclusion, he emphasises on the following general lines: design of each element of the cold store based on a comprehensive and consistent framework taking into account the needs and risk factors at stake; correct implementation of the structure and equipment, even in small details, which can be important in terms of security; thorough maintenance; availability and use of auxiliairy means, such as anti-gas masks, anti-noise protection, extinguishers of adequate types (general, for electric equipment, for refrigerating circuit), fireproofing clothes, gloves and masks, water and compressed-air outlets, oxyacetylene torches and cylinders, electric welding devices, security glasses, humid sand.

Details

Original title: La sicurezza nei magazzini frigoriferi.
Record ID : 1999-1059
Languages: Italian
Source: Zero sotto Zero - n. 2
Publication date: 1998/03
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Indexing

Themes: Cold stores : design, construction, insulation and equipment;
Cold stores: running, control and safety
Keywords: Ice; Fire; Safety; Cold room; Toxicity; Door; Handling; Refrigerating plant; Cold store; Insulation; Lighting; Refrigerant