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Safety Tip of the Week – 55-Gallon Drum Safety

Safety Tip of the Week – 55-Gallon Drum Safety

With the average 55-gallon drum weighing between 400-600 lbs., manually transporting, decanting, or otherwise handling drums is not only physically demanding, but a potentially dangerous task for any worker. Risk Factors At least four serious injuries can occur if a 55-gallon drum is not handled safely: fractures, lacerations, hernias, and...

Weekly Safety Meeting – 55-Gallon Drum Safety

Weekly Safety Meeting – 55-Gallon Drum Safety

Industrial drums of any size pose a significant workplace risk for anyone employed in warehousing or material handling occupations. With the average 55-gallon drum weighing between 400-600 lb., manually transporting, decanting, or otherwise handling drums is not only physically demanding, but a potentially dangerous task for any workers. In the...

Weekly Safety Meeting –  Safety with 55 Gallon-Drums

Weekly Safety Meeting – Safety with 55 Gallon-Drums

Industrial drums of any size pose a significant workplace risk for anyone employed in warehousing or material handling occupations. With the average 55-gallon drum weighing between 400-600 lbs., manually transporting, decanting, or otherwise handling drums is not only physically demanding, but a potentially dangerous task for any worker. In the...

Safety Tip of the Week – Safety with 55-Gallon Drums

Safety Tip of the Week – Safety with 55-Gallon Drums

With the average 55-gallon drum weighing between 400-600 lbs., manually transporting, decanting, or otherwise handling drums is not only physically demanding, but a potentially dangerous task for any worker. Risk Factors: At least four serious injuries can occur if a 55 Gallon Drum is not handled safely: Fractures; Lacerations; Hernias;...