Running a craft distillery is both an art and a science, but ensuring the safety of your team and facility is equally essential. Distilleries present unique operational hazards—from flammable liquids to heavy machinery—and understanding how to mitigate these risks is key to keeping your workspace safe and compliant. Our seminar, Operational Safety: Best Practices for Craft Distillers, aims to equip distillery owners, managers, and staff with practical safety knowledge that protects people, equipment, and products.
Alcohol is highly flammable, making proper storage, handling, and ventilation critical. Learn how to recognize fire hazards, handle spirits safely, and comply with NFPA guidelines to minimize fire risk.
Distilleries often require specialized electrical systems in areas with flammable vapors. Understanding electrically classified zones ensures that your wiring, lighting, and equipment reduce the risk of sparks or ignition.
Proper ventilation not only improves air quality but also reduces vapor accumulation, lowering fire and explosion risks. Explore the best practices for designing ventilation systems that keep your distillery safe.
Static discharge can ignite alcohol vapors. Learn how to mitigate static risks using proper grounding, bonding, and the correct selection of hoses and fittings.
From grain mills to fermentation tanks, physical hazards abound. Follow recommended cleaning procedures and operational protocols to reduce the risk of injury and contamination.
Hot surfaces, boiling liquids, and moving heavy equipment can cause serious injuries. Learn strategies to prevent burns, slips, and crush injuries in everyday distillery operations.
Keeping fire extinguishers, sprinklers, and hazmat signage up to date is not optional. Our seminar emphasizes regular inspection and maintenance to comply with safety regulations and protect employees.
Proper maintenance of boilers, stills, fermenters, and other distillation equipment prevents failures that could result in injury or costly downtime. Learn maintenance schedules and safety checks that every distillery should implement.
Welding, cutting, and other hot work operations introduce unique fire hazards. Understand how to perform hot work safely, including permit requirements and area precautions.
Compliance with OSHA standards is mandatory. Learn proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), lockout/tagout procedures, and other regulatory requirements critical for distillery operations.
Safety isn’t just about equipment—it’s about culture. Employee training, spill response protocols, and consistent safety reviews help create a proactive safety environment.
Distilleries combine high heat, flammable materials, and complex machinery, making them inherently risky environments. By following best practices in operational safety, you can prevent injuries, avoid costly downtime, and protect your investment while maintaining a compliant, professional facility.
Our Operational Safety: Best Practices for Craft Distillers seminar provides hands-on insights, practical tips, and expert guidance to help your distillery thrive safely. Whether you’re a small craft operation or a growing distillery, these best practices will help ensure that safety is always at the forefront of your operations.
