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Safety briefing - safe storage in offices

This briefing addresses the key risks and control measures needed to manage the safe storage of materials and equipment in office accommodation.

What’s covered?

The aim of this Safety Briefing - Safe Storage in Offices is to ensure that all staff are fully aware of the potential risks of unsafe storage, which could lead to accidents resulting in injuries to staff and others.

Hazards and risks

The briefing identifies the hazards and risks including falls caused by falling from unsafe access equipment, collapse of storage facilities, slips and trips and manual handling injuries.

Management

Control measures include using appropriate equipment to access items stored at a high level, inspecting access equipment before use, storing items safely and using mechanical means of moving items around the workplace.

Key points

Attendees must take note of the following key points:

  • Only use access equipment that has been provided for your use.
  • Always check access equipment before use and report faulty items.
  • Ensure that shelving is in good condition and capable of taking the weight of the items to be stored.