The general-duty chemical stainless steel IBC is designed for bottom lifting using a fork truck and top lifting using slings for transportation and handling. The transportation and handling of IBCs for dangerous goods require attention to the following:
- Follow all applicable business and other regulatory requirements when labelling and handling the IBC within the required operations.
Labelling the IBC with its operational tare weight is recommended.
- NOTE: Each IBC has a maximum specific gravity limit.
Refer to the IBC Dangerous Goods Certificate and contact the manufacturer for further clarification when and where required.
Front view showing lifting points and fork-skid
NOTE: Do not use chains or straps through the fork pockets to tie down to the truck/railcar during transport. Use webbing straps over the top.
1. Bottom Lifting
The chemical IBCs feature robust skid pockets to be bottom-lifted using forklifts for safe movement. The IBCs are designed to allow two-way fork entry, front and rear, and the entry must be through the fork pockets only.
NOTE: Do not lift directly on the underside of the fabricated channels.
Before using the forklift truck to bottom-lift the IBC,
Adjust the spacing of the forklift tines to suit the spacing between the enclosed forklift pockets provided with the IBC.
Ensure the forklift is rated for the MGM of the chemical stainless steel IBC.
NOTE: The forklift to be used for lifting or transporting the IBCs must be rated at the minimum site safe working load.
State, Federal and Company policies / regulations relating to the use of forklift trucks must be adhered to.
Fork Alignment
The Chemical Stainless Steel IBCs must be lifted with a forklift, ensuring that the tines are centrally positioned and fully inserted into the forklift pockets to prevent accidents.
2. Top Lifting
The general-duty chemical stainless steel IBCs are designed with lifting lugs for top lifting using approved lifting mechanisms with the help of cranes and hoisting equipment. When lifted in this manner, State, Federal, and Company policies and regulations relating to lifting must be adhered to.
