Navigating Bulk Bag Handling: Essential Dos and Don’ts

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Navigating Bulk Bag Handling Essential Dos and
Donts
Handling bulk bags is an essential part of many
sectors, including manufacturing and agriculture.
Known as FIBCs (Flexible Intermediate Bulk
Containers), these big, flexible containers are
made to efficiently transport and store bulk
goods. Mishandling them, however, can result in
mishaps, harmed goods, and interruptions to
business as usual. When handling bulk bags, its
critical to follow certain dos and donts to
guarantee both safety and efficient operations.
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The Dos of Bulk Bag Handling
1. Select the Right FIBC Bulk Bags Collaborate
closely with your bulk bag manufacturer or
supplier to choose the most suitable FIBCs for
your specific needs. This ensures that factors
such as capacity, size, and material are aligned
with your requirements. Bulkcorp International
provides several customized options to make your
bulk handling more efficient and reliable. 2.
Read the Instructions Label Before use,
thoroughly review the instruction label on each
bulk bag. This contains vital information
regarding maximum weight capacity, handling
guidelines, and safety precautions, which must be
heeded to prevent accidents.
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3. Inspect Reusable FIBC If planning to reuse
FIBCs, conduct a thorough inspection for any
flaws or damages that could compromise their
integrity. Ensuring the absence of defects is
crucial to prevent potential breakage or leakage
during handling. 4. Check the Discharge
Spout Prior to filling bulk bags, verify that the
discharge spout (if present) is securely closed
to prevent any spillage of contents during
transportation. 5. Ensure Stability Confirm that
bulk bags are stable and properly supported to
prevent toppling over once filled, minimizing the
risk of accidents or damage.
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6. Close the Top Inlet Correctly Properly seal
the top inlet of bulk bags to safeguard their
contents during transportation, ensuring that no
components are exposed to potential hazards. 7.
Use Lifting Equipment With Sufficient
Capacity Employ lifting equipment that can
adequately support the weight of suspended bulk
bags, minimizing the risk of accidents and
injuries. 8. Ensure Adequate Size Lifting
Devices Utilize lifting devices with the correct
size and minimum radius to prevent damage to the
bulk bags or their suspensions.
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9. Address Static Electricity Hazards Take
necessary precautions to mitigate static
electricity hazards, reducing the risk of fire
incidents during handling. 10. Protect from
Environmental Elements Shield bulk bags from rain
and direct sunlight to prevent damage to both the
containers and their contents. 11. Secure
Transportation During transit, ensure that bulk
bags are adequately secured to prevent shifting
or spilling of contents, enhancing safety and
minimizing losses. However, several bulk bags
offer no spillage features making them a reliable
and go-to solution for bulk handling.
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The Donts of Bulk Bag Handling
1. Avoid Choosing FIBCs Without
Consultation Never select bulk bags without
consulting manufacturers or suppliers, as this
may lead to inappropriate choices for the
intended application. At Bulkcorp International,
we have experts who guide you through the
customization and selection procedure. 2. Never
Exceed Safe Working Load (SWL) Never surpass the
SWL specified for bulk bags to avoid compromising
their structural integrity or risking personnel
safety.
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3. Avoid Uneven Filling To maintain stability and
integrity, refrain from unevenly filling bulk
bags, as this may lead to instability and
potential damage. 4. Steer Clear of Abrupt Stops
or Starts Avoid sudden stops or starts during
transportation to prevent damage to bulk bags and
their contents, as well as potential hazards to
personnel. 5. Prevent Snatch Lifts and
Jerks Eliminate snatch lifts and jerks during
handling to protect both workers and the
integrity of bulk bags and their contents.
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6. Do Not Allow Personnel Under Suspended
Loads Prohibit personnel from standing beneath
suspended bulk bags to mitigate the risk of
injury in case of accidents. 7. Avoid
Overhang Prevent bulk bags from projecting over
the sides of vehicles or pallets to minimize
risks to personnel and potential damage. 8.
Avoid Unstable Stacking Do not stack bulk bags
unless confident in their stability, as unstable
stacking may lead to collapse and damage.
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9. Do Not Use in Extreme Conditions Without
Approval Avoid using bulk bags in extreme
conditions without manufacturer or supplier
approval, as this may compromise their
performance and safety. 10. Do Not Reuse
Single-Trip Bulk Bags Single-trip bulk bags are
designed for one-time use only and should not be
reused to ensure optimal performance and
safety. By adhering to these dos and donts of
bulk bag handling, businesses can enhance safety,
optimize efficiency, and protect valuable assets
throughout the storage and transportation
process. Prioritizing proper handling procedures
is essential to maximize the benefits of bulk
bags while minimizing risks and ensuring
successful operations. To explore more about bulk
bag handling, contact us at 91-79-29795319 or
email info_at_bulkcorp-int.com
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