| Document ID (ISN) | 67699 |
| CIS number |
96-1709 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0941-522X - FBG-Forum |
| Year |
1995 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Mä |
| Title |
Freezing installations - Biting and truly "cool" |
| Original title |
Plattenfroster - ätzend und echt cool [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
Feb. 1995, No.1, p.6-7. Illus. 6 ref. |
| Abstract |
Freezers used in the meat industry to deep-freeze meat require ammonia as refrigerant. Because ammonia is caustic and explosive, rooms containing meat freezers need to be equipped with sprinklers. The water mist produced by the sprinklers binds and dilutes accidentally released ammonia. The emergency exit may at no point be further away than 20m. In rooms in which more than 100kg ammonia are in use as the refrigerant at least 2 self-contained respirators and 2 protective overalls need to be readily available at all times. Employees need to be informed about the hazards posed by ammonia. In addition, employees need to be protected from the cold and moisture by the wearing of protective gloves and shoes and from lifting and carrying heavy loads by the use of elevating platforms. Anti-slip floors are needed to prevent falls. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
refrigerating equipment; refrigerants; cold workplaces; meat industry; explosion hazards |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
dangerous substances; ammonia; explosive substances; personal protective equipment; caustic substances; emergency exits; harmful substances |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Food, beverage and tobacco industries
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Food industry
Heat and cold
Explosions
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