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General Storage Guidelines
- Do not block access to emergency safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, eyewashes, showers, first aid kits or utility controls such as breaker boxes or gas shut-off valves
- Avoid blocking exits or normal paths of travel: keep hallways, walkways and stairs clear of chemicals, boxes, equipment and shelf projections
- Ensure that the weight of stored material does not exceed the load-bearing capacity of shelves or cabinets
- Ensure that wall-mounted shelving has heavy-duty brackets and supports and is attached to studs or solid blocking. Regularly inspect clamps, supports, shelf brackets and other shelving hardware.
- Arrange items so that they do not overhang or project beyond the edges of shelves or counter tops.
- Do not stack materials so high that stability is compromised
- Leave a minimum of 18 inches (45.7 cm) of clearance between sprinkler heads and the top of storage.
- Use a safety step or stepladder to access higher items; never stand on a stool or a chair.
- Store frequently used items between knee and shoulder height
- Store heavy objects on lower shelves.
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