Toolbox Talk

Section 17 / No. 146

STORAGE & MATERIALS

Points to Watch

1) Keep storage areas clean and tidy

2) Keep materials in clean and tidy condition

3) Make maximum use of mechanical handling techniques

4) Store so that elements of material are readily counted

5) Where manual handling is necessary, ensure material is stored at convenient lifting/laying height
and can be readily lifted/laid

6) Design storage space to suit access/egress of forklift trucks, vehicles, trolleys etc.

7) Ensure all personnel are properly briefed on manual and/or mechanical handling techniques, and
where appropriate are properly trained and qualified

8) Ensure that alien material (i.e. sub contractors equipment, unidentified equipment, unidentified
substances) is placed in a separate quarantine area

9) Ensure that all equipment leaving storage area is properly maintained and has relevant inspection
status and /or documentation.