Intro to Safe Material Storage
Learning objectives
- Recognize the hazards associated with storing materials
- Describe the best practices for racking and storing materials
- Describe safe lifting and carrying practices
- Describe special storage requirements for hazardous materials
Course overview
This lesson provides general guidance for safe material storage practices to include racking and stacking to ensure stability and reduce the risk of injury, housekeeping, and lifting and handling best practices.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 7 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 3538
English, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Bosnian, Dutch
Course Outline
- Safe and Secure Storage
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart N n Materials Handling and Storage n 1910.176 Materials Handling and Storage
- California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Group 1, General Physical Conditions and Structures Orders, Article 4. Access, Work Space, and Work Areas, Section 3273, Working Space
- Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (OHS) (Part XIV - Materials Handling)