MMH – Layouts for Storing Fact Sheet

WHAT SHOULD BE REMEMBERED WHEN SETTING UP A STORAGE AREA?

• Store materials at a convenient height.
• Leave the lowest shelf unused if necessary.
• Use vertically mobile shelves to avoid bending and overhead reaching.

• Use bin racks for storing small items.

• Store heavy and frequently used materials at waist height.

• Do not store materials at floor level.

• Use hand trucks with elevating devices in storage and loading areas.

Winch operated.

Coil handling.

Position work.

• Use trucks with a tilting device to avoid bending.

Box tilter.

• Use elevating platforms to avoid overhead reaching.

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