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Brewery Shutdown Safety Guidance
In the event of a full or partial shutdown, this guidance from the Safety Subcommittee will help brewers safely cut back or discontinue brewery production.Read More
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Safety is paramount at every stage of the brewing process. The resources in this section will guide you through recognizing the hazards in your brewery, finding ways to prevent accidents and promote a safe workplace, training yourself and your employees in safety best practices, and complying with OSHA regulations before the inspector shows up.
In the event of a full or partial shutdown, this guidance from the Safety Subcommittee will help brewers safely cut back or discontinue brewery production.Read More
OSHA Deadline Reminder: All breweries employing greater than 10 full-time workers must document all recordable work-related injuries or illnesses.Read More
With Hurricane Florence on the horizon, the Safety Subcommittee would like to share some "Lessons Learned" to help you prepare your brewery for natural disasters and other emergencies.Read More
Do glycerin filled pressure gauges present an explosion hazard when mounted on tank CIP arms? I see gauges with warnings about oxidizing media use. Would 2% caustic solutions/boosted peroxide caustic and 1-2% Peracetic/other acid solutions pose a risk? Safety Exchange says: …Read More
A brewer shares a story about experiencing an earthquake while brewing, and some lessons learned that may help other brewers prepare for an earthquake.Read More
Your brewery's emergency action plan should consider the threat of rising water. This post includes what to consider before and after a flood.Read More
When electrical equipment becomes submerged or otherwise damaged by the incursion of floodwater, personal safety and facility structures are threatened.Read More
Your emergency action plan should include how to handle severe weather. One brewer shares an example of what their organization does to prepare. Read More
A brewer shares a story about how his brewery prepared for a hurricane, including lessons learned to help you can make a hurricane plan for your brewery.Read More
A brewer shares a story about an incident that involved their local fire department. This post outlines some lessons learned on evacuation plans.Read More