Stacking and Storage

Stacking and storage best practice training is aimed at all persons whose work related activities involve the management and control of occupational health and safety issues in storage areas.

Learners are briefed on the legislative requirements, pallet construction and loading, positioning of stacks, size and shape of stacks, stacking different types of goods, rules for de-stacking, segregation of stock, fire safety and storage inspections, materials handling equipment, safe stock movement and automated storage and housekeeping, lighting and PPE requirements.

Course Content:
Legislation

We Discuss the General Safety Regulations, 1986

Safe Work System, Floors and Supporting Surfaces and Stock Holding Structures
We identify safe work system in terms of employees, materials, equipment, environment, code of practice, floors, supporting surfaces and stock holding structures.

Pallet Construction and Loading, Positioning of Stacks, Size and Shape of Stacks
We explain pallet construction and loading, positioning of stacks, size and shape of stacks and stability and bonding of stacks.

Stacking Different Types of Goods, Rules for de-Stacking, Segregation of Stock, Fire Safety and Storage Inspections
We explain stacking different types of goods such as bagged goods, cartons, cases/boxes, bales, frozen carcasses, coiled wire, etc., as well as discussing rules for de-stacking, stock segregation, fire safety and storage inspections.

Materials Handling Equipment, Safe Stock Movement and Automated Storage
We identify materials handling equipment, such as forklifts and telescopic materials handlers, safe stock transportation and automated storage systems.