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WAREHOUSE-SAFETY5 MIN READ

Quick Reference: Storage Stability

Recall storage stability checks for common warehouse material-handling decisions.

What are the four stability verbs from OSHA 1910.176? Stacked, blocked, interlocked, and limited in height. Use the verbs as a checklist before material is stored high or moved through traffic. Standing versus stable A pallet is upright. Is that enough? Judge the load against the next lift, turn, and stop. Rack damage The rack is still standing, so we can finish the picks. A forklift impact bent a rack upright. Appearance replaces capacity assessment. Safer move Stop picks, isolate the bay, report damage, and return to service only after qualified release. It separates people and loads from structural uncertainty.…

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