Warehouse Legal Liability: Refrigerated Storage “Baby It’s Cold Inside”-Warehouse Legal Liability: Refrigerated Storage “Baby It’s Cold Inside”

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The webinar on Warehouse Legal Liability explores key aspects of managing legal liabilities in cold storage warehouses. Presented by Michelle Sipple and Craig Tuakala, it covers underwriting factors, risk engineering issues like ammonia hazards, and preventive measures for ammonia leak prevention. Participants engage through polls to test their knowledge on refrigerants and ammonia risks. Contingency planning for power outages and breakdowns in cold storage facilities is emphasized, alongside the importance of early leak detection for ammonia. The use of state-of-the-art temperature monitoring systems for effective monitoring is discussed, and challenges such as aligning warehouse receipts with insurance contracts are addressed. The session also delves into managing risks in controlled atmosphere warehouses and the limitations of ammonia detection test strips. Lastly, the experts recommend incorporating refrigerated trucking companies in contingency plans for power loss scenarios. The webinar provides a comprehensive guide for insurance professionals and risk assessors, ending with the announcement of Amazon gift card winners and a call for feedback through an electronic survey.

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Date of Publication: February 16, 2021
Duration: 92 minutes

Cold storage warehouses present numerous underwriting concerns. Many goods require a temperature-controlled environment. Fire and product damage due to loss of refrigeration systems are two key exposures.

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Module Transportation

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Warehouse Legal Liability

Cold Storage Warehouses

Legal Liabilities

Michelle Sipple

Craig Tuakala

Underwriting Factors

Risk Engineering

Ammonia Hazards

Ammonia Leak Prevention

Refrigerants

Contingency Planning

Temperature Monitoring Systems

Refrigerated Trucking Companies