TOOLBOX TALK 33/60
TOPIC: STORE ROOM SAFETY
OBJECTIVE: TO ENSURE SAFE STORAGE CONDITIONS

General:

• Remove or bend nails and staples from crates before unpacking the crates
• When cutting shrink wrap with a blade, always cut away from you and your co-workers
• Do not use pallets or skids that are cracked, split, or have other visible damage
• Do not jump from elevated places such as truck beds, platforms, or ladders
• Do not lift slippery or wet objects
• Clearly mark all containers

Stocking Shelves:

• When manually stocking shelves, position the materials to be shelved slightly in front of you, so you do not have to twist when lifting and stacking materials
• Remove one object at a time from shelves
• Place items on shelves so that they lie flat and do not wobble
• Place heavier loads on the lower or middle shelves
• Do not let items hang over from shelves into walkways

When Cutting Strapping Bands

• Wear safety glasses when cutting strapping bands, uncrating materials, and driving nails
• Use long handled snips when cutting strapping bands away from a shipping container
• Stand to the side of the strapping band when cutting it.