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Hazard
Stack collapse
Potential Consequence
Crushing or material damage
Persons at Risk
Warehouse and site workers
Existing Controls
Suitable stack height and stable ground
Additional Controls
Secure long or irregular materials separately
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Material Storage Risk Assessment
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Material Storage Hazards & Controls
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Hazard
Blocked access routes
Potential Consequence
Trip or blocked emergency escape
Persons at Risk
All workers
Existing Controls
Designated storage areas
Additional Controls
Keep emergency and pedestrian routes clear
03
Hazard
Manual handling of heavy material
Potential Consequence
Musculoskeletal injury
Persons at Risk
Warehouse workers
Existing Controls
Mechanical handling equipment
Additional Controls
Store heavy items at ergonomic handling heights
04
Hazard
Material stack collapse
Potential Consequence
Crushing or injury
Persons at Risk
Storage and site workers
Existing Controls
Stack height and stability control
Additional Controls
Store heavy materials at lower levels in a stable arrangement
05
Hazard
Blocked pedestrian routes
Potential Consequence
Trip or delayed evacuation
Persons at Risk
All workers
Existing Controls
Designated storage areas
Additional Controls
Keep walkways and emergency routes clear
06
Hazard
Incompatible materials stored together
Potential Consequence
Fire, reaction or damage
Persons at Risk
Storage personnel
Existing Controls
Material segregation
Additional Controls
Segregate chemical or hazardous materials based on compatibility
07
Hazard
Damaged structural member on storage rack
Potential Consequence
Rack collapse or falling material
Persons at Risk
Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures
Additional Controls
Quarantine damaged rack sections until repaired
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Hazard
Round materials stored without restraint
Potential Consequence
Rolling material and crushing
Persons at Risk
Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures
Additional Controls
Secure pipes and cylindrical materials using chocks or suitable racks
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Hazard
Heavy material stored at excessive height
Potential Consequence
Falling material or loss of stack stability
Persons at Risk
Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures
Additional Controls
Store heavy materials at the lowest practicable safe level
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