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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.

Chemical Storage

  • Follow the safe handling instructions listed on the label of the container or listed on the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) when handling each chemical stored in the stockroom
  • Smoke in designated smoking areas away from chemicals
  • Do not store chemicals labeled ‘Flammable’ near sources of ignition such as space heaters and sparking tools
  • Do not handle or load any containers of chemicals if the containers are cracked or leaking
  • Always report damaged equipment to your supervisor.

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