This incident investigation video is for health and safety purposes and does not include any graphic imagery.
This educational video describes an incident where a lack of maintenance and improper servicing of an industrial steam kettle became a recipe for a disaster. The kettle exploded, injuring three workers and destroying a kitchen.
Using animation, this slide show describes the importance of safe work procedures when maintaining operating a steam jacketed kettle used in commercial kitchens. It also highlights the importance of regular inspections and of ensuring that servicing and maintenance is done by qualified technicians.
This video is a useful tool for health and safety training in restaurants and commercial kitchens in British Columbia. Find information and resources at worksafebc.com/tourism-hospitality.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro to steam jacketed kettle explosion
0:17 What is a steam kettle?
0:34 How does a steam kettle work?
0:49 Unsafe repair of steam kettle
1:42 Pressure build-up
1:57 Pressure relief valve not working
2:04 Steam kettle explodes
2:21 Four key lessons
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