3: Plan Corrective and Preventive Actions Describe planned changes to reduce the likelihood of a

similar incident in the future, and/or mitigate its impact, and/or speed response. In order of
preference, risks should be managed by: eliminating the hazard; substituting a safer material or
process; engineering controls (e.g., ventilation); administrative controls (e.g., SOPs, rules, training);
or the use of personal protective equipment

The primary contributing factor associated with these failures is the prolonged exposure of the FIBCs
to inclement weather and other natural elements, resulting in their rapid degradation and
subsequent failures. AR

But during ships' motions in heavy weather, it has been found that the cargo may move
within the bags and the bags may take a slightly different shape. If stored tightly together
and on top of each other in a boxed cargo hold, this normally does not represent a problem.
But if stored in multi-decked cargo holds, without a shoring between the bags and the deck
above, the cargo may shift. The shifting of such cargo on several decks may result in the
vessel taking a list and eventually capsizing. Reefer vessels are more vulnerable to such
shifting of cargo in jumbo bags than others. They are usually built for speed, so they are
slim-hulled and may roll considerably. They usually have four decks of a height of 2.2
metres, which allows only one bag in height per deck, leaving an empty space above. There
may also be reduced friction between the material of the bags and for instance the flooring of
aluminum plating often used in reefer vessels, or if plastic sheets have been placed on the
decks for the purpose of cleanliness.

https://www.gard.no/web/updates/content/11831702/stowing-and-securing-of-jumbo-bags-filled-
with-granulated-cargo

Emphasize during safety meetings before the job that the force applied to each FIBC strap is equally
distributed to prevent overloading.

1. Always check bags for any damage before storing them away. Damaged bags
must be disposed of, and not repaired, in order to avoid safety risks.
2. You can prolong the life of your big bags by storing them safely. Keep bags
out of sunlight as too much exposure can weaken the strength of the fibers,
which can lead to bags rupturing.
3. Keep bags clear of moisture, which can cause mold and mildew to accumulate
in the fabric. A good move would be to lay them out to air before storing.
4. Store bags in a facility free of contaminants as well as sharp objects to ensure
that your FIBCs are free from physical damage and degradation. Keep the
bags covered, in an enclosed spot to keep dirt and dust aw
WHAT IS UV INHIBITOR? 
UVI stands for Ultraviolet Inhibitor, which is an additive that is added to the resin during the
extrusion process. It assists in protecting the bulk bag from the harmful effects of UV rays,
protecting it from degrading and becoming unstable and unsafe.

CAN BULK BAGS BE STORED OUTSIDE? IF SO, HOW LONG? 

Yes, however, bulk bags will degrade as a result of UV exposure. A standard bulk bag has a
UV inhibitor added into the fabric at the manufacturing level. Manufacturers add enough UV
inhibitor to resist UV rays for approximately 1600 hours. Although this is dependent upon
where the actual bag is located and what type of weather conditions, sometimes extreme, can
happen in this region. UV rays vary in strength and degree in different parts of the
world.  Therefore, storing bulk bags outside is not recommended, but we do realize that it
happens.

Free stacked