Better use of Transfer hoses Welcome to our Presentation on better use of transfer hoses a safety and comparative view. Introduction of ME! My Role in Byford Fluid Solutions History Of Byford Fluid Solutions Trojan Fluid Solutions commenced in 1996 as Byford Hoses the first step in our history was deciding to start importing food grade hoses directly, this commenced after Gary Byford came across Trelleborg hoses whilst researching the wine industry in Europe. The hoses were then introduced to the Australian market initially for use on milk tankers designed for Murray Goulburn also in their unloading bays. The range was expanded to a variety of Trelleborg hoses to fill the needs of Australian industry, this combined with Trelleborg’s expertise in hygienic attachment of hose fittings meant the rapid advancement of hygienic hoses in Australasia. We have since continued to improve our range and services with our partners interstate.

Better use of Transfer hoses The purpose of this presentation today is to outline some industry differences from a safety aspect hopefully giving you some insight into ideas on improving workplace safety and lowering injury rates for this industry Hopefully giving you some risk assessment tools to help you in your quest to continuously improve your operations. Comparative views we are looking at are particularly focused on a dairy vs wine situation two totally different industries but both with large amounts of manual handling of transfer hoses. The specifics I have included are from work cover NSW (as the mainstay of our operations are based in NSW) The other study included was a risk assessment we completed in SA this will hopefully give you a better understanding of requirements and Risk assessment of manual handling operations of transfer hoses

Better use of Transfer hoses First and foremost general operating procedures and manual handling! This is from the wine industry job dictionary (compiled by South Australian Wine Industry Association Incorporated) Available at www.winesa.asn.au free to wine industry participants Firstly Winemakers -

As you would be aware all these positions involve handling of hoses Regularly in varying positions…..maybe larger winery winemakers have it a little easier according to this!!?? Lets have a look at how to risk asses hoses Firstly we will look at pull forces

Now push forces

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ManTRA scores?

In conlcusion this means exertion to bend hoses and drag weights are equally important in exertion forces being a frequent operation for small winery winemakers and for cellar hands alike! What is the track record for winery operations in comparison to the Dairy industry!??

Workcover NSW statistics Under freedom of information I have been given the specific injury rates for NSW (being based in NSW I looked at this as the most relevant to ourselves but also relevant to areas such as the Hunter valley and Griffith areas as areas of significant use. I believe Griffith area have been boasting of one in four bottles of wine coming from their region so ¼ of the Australian wine Industry! They are also of a similar size industry in NSW

Differences!!!?? Incidence rate! 52 – 22 These are similar sized industries in NSW The biggest difference is the incidence rate 16.8 per 1000 employees vs 8 So What are the differences in operation??

Operational differences Dairy Vs Wine 1. Diaries predominantly us Rubber hoses wine still uses predominantly PVC (considering rubber is predominantly heavier than PVC awkwardness and bending need to be considered and also cycle times as per ManTRA scores as previously outlined) Also lightweight rubber solutions should be sought after. 2. Attachment of hose – Wineries still using band-it type attachment predominantly (FDA guidelines state for raw milk there is to be a crevice free join between the hose and the fitting making it against FDA guidelines to use a band-it type attachment)

FDA guidelines for Raw Milk Something to be considered by cross-over companies! After the CIP cleaning process has been completed; the transfer hose shall be disconnected, drained and stored in the milkhouse. Proper storage of the transfer hose includes capping the ends and storing the entire hose up off the floor. The sanitary piping outside the milkhouse shall be capped at all times, except when transferring milk or being CIP cleaned. When the caps are not being used, they shall be properly cleaned and sanitized after each use and stored in the milkhouse to protect them from contamination. A transfer hose manufactured with permanent hose end fittings, attached in such a manner that will assure a crevice-free joint between the hose and the fitting, may be stored outside of the milkhouse, provided it is CIP cleaned; the stubbed piping and hose length are of sufficient design to allow complete drainage after cleaning and sanitizing; and the hose remains connected to the stubbed piping when not in use. Means shall be provided to sanitize the milk-contact surfaces of the transfer hose and bulk milk pickup tanker fittings prior to the connection of the transfer hose to the bulk milk pickup tanker. So if we look at a pressure or delivery application you can expect the following

Swaged on stainless steel coupling 1. Ensure hygiene Swaged-on coupling Under pressure Clamped-on Coupling

Recommendations for dairy pick-up handling As part of our commissioned study we looked at recommended handling positions of hoses lets compare this to the wine job dictionary

And from the wine dictionary!

In conclusion of manual handling Assess all hoses prior to use considering usage cycle time all in the manTRA tables as outlined Consider flexibility and awkwardness along with weight Consider attachment method some being much more dangerous to handle Consider the best and safest outcomes for your staff!!

Winery hose and options! Here we want to outline common winery hoses so you can see the differences to asses your risks in your operation! We hope this will help you in your selection of the best safest options in each of your operating areas. First and foremost Stamped selection criteria!

S- Size and diameter T- Temperature A- Ambient temperature M- Type of material transferred P- Pressure (both CIP and transfer) E- End Connections D- Distributor recommendations

What else to Consider! Phthalate Free Food grade Testing! Ask for copy of test performed Lots of hoses say material has prior approval I would like to ask!? WOULD YOU STORE YOUR WINE IN A TRACTOR TYRE!??(this is EPDM Same as Trelleborg Trelvin..name anyway) example

HOSE DIFFERENCES! Lets take a look at some typical specs sheets generally supplied by your local hose supplier! *exit to Trelleborg Gateway

HOSE DIFFERENCES! Firstly lets look at some of the major differences in hoses PVC Vs rubber Wire VS PET (plastic) Reinforcement in both rubber and PVC hoses Drag weights are not necessarily comparitive to the hose weight! Demonstration of various drag weights*

HOSE DIFFERENCES! Next we look at bend radius’s of the hoses BUT….. With the simple placement of a scale we can also show the weight required to push it to this radius! As you can seen there are also issues with this especially when looking at your body position and using the awkwardness structure of the Mantra tables this has a bearing on what is acceptable risk in particular user situations

HOW DO YOU IMPROVE MANUAL HANDLING OF HOSE?!? Fitness for purpose Asses the position and handling of the hose using the Mantra scale to best asses safety on your site! What does safety cost!? What are the consequences? What we would all like to see is this!

WINE VS DAIRY CURRENT! FUTURE!!

Better use of Transfer hoses CONCLUSION Winery hoses are not only a source of injury but a source that could be better managed! We are all responsible for safety assessment and purchasing “FIT FOR PURPOSE” hoses I hope these tools assist in your continuous improvement Thanks very much for your time Questions?

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