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The term tank is used to refer to any artificial container that is used for storage purposes. Storage tanks are used in the manufacturing industry to hold liquids and compressed gasses. Tanks can also be used to store water. Tanks are used in a variety of industries like the petroleum refining industry, petrochemical industry, transfer operations as well as any other industry that consumes or produces liquids and/or vapors. Some of the liquids that need to be stored in such industries are volatile in nature. It is important for businesses to choose the right storage tank for such volatile liquids and gases. Improper storage can lead to fires and explosions (KLM Technology Group, STORAGE TANK SELECTION AND SIZING - ENGINEERING DESIGN GUIDELINE, n.d.). Proper maintenance with the help of professional tanklyft service providers should be carried out. Mentioned below are some of the types of storage tanks that businesses can use.  

Fixed-roof tanks

Fixed roof tanks are the least expensive to construct. They can be used for storing liquids. The tank is made up of a cylindrical steel shell. A domed or conical roof is permanently fixed to the top of the tank shell. Newer tanks are fully welded and are vapour tight however older fixed roof tanks were made with a riveted or bolted construction and hence could not be used to store vapour.

External floating roof tanks

External Floating roof tanks are also cylindrical in shape. Instead of a fixed roof, these tanks have a floating roof. The roof sits on the surface of the liquid stored and rises and falls with the level of liquid. This type of design minimizes the standing storage loss of liquids as evaporation is limited.

Internal floating roof tanks

This type of tank is a combination of the two mentioned above. Along with a fixed roof, internal floating roof tanks have a secondary roof that is inside the tank. The internal floating roof may be directly in contact with the liquid or hover a few inches above the liquid surface with the help of pontoons.

Horizontal tanks

Horizontal tanks are usually small in size. Access to such tanks is achieved through manholes. These tanks are generally also equipped with gauge hatches and sample wells. They are made from steel and may be placed underground.

Variable vapor space tanks  

The volume of vapour inside a tank may fluctuate based on temperature and barometric pressure. Such tanks are designed to deal with such fluctuations. The loss of vapour in such tanks only occurs when the vapour holding capacity is exceeded.

Workers and employees face various safety threats in the construction and heavy-lifting industry. Some construction accidents have been so disastrous, that these are still etched in public memory. Accidents are caused by safety hazards such as collapsing cranes, chemical exposures, misuse of machinery, etc (Amerisure Insights, “BUILDING ON DISASTER: FOUR CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS THAT SHOOK THE WORLD”, 2015). The risks to life and property increase with the use of heavy machinery and equipment.

For this reason, organizations that engage in construction should ensure that installation and use of machinery and onsite operations are conducted in a safe manner. There are various measures that could be taken where it comes to handling heavy machinery. The International Labour Organization (ILO) proposes various codes and regulations that apply on a global scale where the safe and healthy use of machinery is concerned (ILO, “SAFETY AND HEALTH IN THE USE OF MACHINERY”, 2013). Mentioned below are a few important aspects of this set of codes and regulations:

Manufacturing

Manufacturers must design machinery to be safe and must eliminate hazards. They must also adhere to national laws and regulations, as well as provide relevant certification and documentation pertaining to the machinery they produce. Another important responsibility of manufacturers is foreseeing sources of risks and hazards. These must then be included in the operation guidelines document of equipments. Calculating risks and providing customers with preventative and protective methods is also crucial.

Installing

The safe and correct installation of machinery is the responsibility of manufacturers as well as employers and users. Equipment and machinery can be bought in a pre-assembled state but would still need to be inspected by businesses before use. Onsite assembly and installation must be overseen by trained representatives of the customer and the manufacturer. Businesses must select and purchase machinery with care. This means that inspecting the equipments, checking for errors or faults, understanding use and installation guidelines, etc, all fall under the purview of customers and employers.

Using

There are various technical aspects to the use of machinery, in particular tungalyft equipment such as cranes, forklifts, etc. Organizations and employers must ensure that all employees directly interacting with machinery onsite have adequate training and experience in the safe and correct use of machinery. For example, a piece of equipment must never be overloaded, even if it might be able to bear the load. Training and orienting employees on safe use practices is vital to avoiding accidents onsite. All machinery must undergo regular inspections and maintenance checks. Employees must have a system in place to mark malfunctioning machinery and ensure no one accidently uses it.