Section Review Summary

U.S. DOL, MSHA, National Mine Health and Safety Academy

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Section Review Summary

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Stacking and Storage

Section Review Summary

Some of the major key points of this section are summarized below:

Stacking and Storage

Good housekeeping – keep aisles, passageways, & work areas clear
Store/stack materials safely to avoid struck-by/crushed-by/fire hazards.

Stacking and Storage Review

Practice good housekeeping, and keep aisles, passageways, and work areas clear.

Secure stacks by limiting height, stepping back layers, interlocking rows, cross-keying, banding, cross-ties, shrink wrap, flat material between tiers, blocking, chocking, and using racks.

Follow fire safety precautions in storage.