Secure storage. storage of material shall not create a hazard. bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.. Don't manually stack pallets more than 7 or 8 high; use forklifts to make stacks higher. - to properly stack pallets, slide the pallet to one side of the stack. using proper lifting motion, slide the pallet up the side of the stack and onto the top. - broken pallets should be taken to the recycle area where they won't get used.. Osha addresses pallet stacking in standard 1917.14, which reads, “cargo, pallets and other material stored in tiers shall be stacked in such a manner as to provide stability against sliding and collapse.” that sounds reasonable..
Model safety codes are stronger when they accurately reflect proven best practices. the nwpca worked with fire safety experts to develop sections in the fire codes typically used in the usa to address outdoor pallet storage that applies specifically to the wood packaging industry.. The focus of this article is on what a typical employer or safety pro needs to know about pallet racking. osha storage rack regulations there are two primary federal osha regulations that are. Level pallet storage below 3-deep pushback severe cant cripple leg the addition of the cripple leg to the severe cant frame, allows for an additional shelf elevation below the bend of the cant leg column, increasing the number of pallet positions. ..
