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All brewers should conduct periodic hazard analysis in order to establish safety practices that address the particular challenges found in their brewery. Establishing a sound safety program is an ongoing process that includes recognizing hazards and learning how to mitigate them. Use the resources in this category to help your brewery prepare and prevent accidents before they happen.
As we’ve grown, we are seeing an increased handling of full kegs throughout the brewery. One of our crew recently developed a tendon strain in his wrist from moving kegs. We had always been focused on the safety aspects of …Read More
This webinar assists breweries in implementing requirements for the selection of personal protective equipment appropriate for brewery tasks.Read More
Download Resource Appendix A: Sample Permits Appendix B: Sample Classification Appendix C: Atmospheric Testing The purpose of this document is to provide a helpful, consistent guideline for Brewers Association (BA) members to use when working in and around confined spaces in breweries. Employers and …Read More
I wear anti-slip boots but still slip all the time at my brewery. Do I need to get better boots? The Safety Exchange Says: Breweries are inherently slippery places with their smooth floors, wet surfaces, and changing elevations. Anti-slip boots (remember …Read More
How do I properly dispose of used acid/caustic containers? The Safety Exchange Says: The first concern here is that no one reuses emptied hazardous materials containers for food or drinking water. When dispensing the last of the contents carefully rinse the …Read More
A buddy of mine said his factory is using 5S to control safety. What is 5S? The Safety Exchange Says: The 5S system is a lean manufacturing concept that applies mostly to housekeeping, and therefore it can influence workplace safety. …Read More
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