FACTS

1. Trip and Fall Risks: Improperly stored supplies, such as boxes or materials left in walkways, create tripping hazards, increasing the risk of falls for students and staff in classrooms and hallways.
2. Overhead Storage Hazards: Heavy supplies stored on high shelves without secure anchoring can fall, causing head injuries or musculoskeletal strains when reaching or retrieving items.
3. Improper Lifting Injuries: Supplies stored in awkward locations (e.g., too high, too low, or in cramped spaces) force staff and students to use unsafe lifting techniques, leading to back and shoulder strains.
4. Fire Hazards: Flammable supplies, such as paper or chemicals, stored without […]

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