Properly stacked and stored materials are readily accessible and less prone to becoming damaged, but the best reason for proper stacking is that it prevents injuries to workers and others. Here are seven tips for safe stacking. Here are seven tips for safe stacking:

1. Ensure that materials are not stacked so high that they are in danger of toppling over. Heavy and unstable items should be stored as low as possible to the floor.
2. Ensure that loads are properly secured against movement on pallets, and that pallets are in good condition and of the appropriate size and type for the load.
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