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Weekly Safety Meeting – 55 Gallon Drum Safety

Weekly Safety Meeting – 55 Gallon Drum Safety

 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 lbs., manually transporting, decanting, or otherwise handling drums is not only physically demanding, but a potentially dangerous task for...

Safety Tip of the Week – 55 Gallon Drum Safety

Safety Tip of the Week – 55 Gallon Drum Safety

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...