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Stacking & Storage - Learner Guide

This learner guide outlines the operation of moving equipment to stack, de-stack, and position materials, focusing on safety practices and legal requirements under the OHS Act. It aims to instruct participants on safe stacking principles, storage inspections, and the importance of proper equipment use to prevent injuries. By the end of the course, participants will be able to effectively stack and inspect goods while ensuring safety in their handling and storage practices.

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This learner guide outlines the operation of moving equipment to stack, de-stack, and position materials, focusing on safety practices and legal requirements under the OHS Act. It aims to instruct participants on safe stacking principles, storage inspections, and the importance of proper equipment use to prevent injuries. By the end of the course, participants will be able to effectively stack and inspect goods while ensuring safety in their handling and storage practices.

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LEARNER GUIDE

Operate moving equipment to stack, de-stack and position materials

NQF Unit Standard ID No: 12207 NQF level 2 Credits 4

LEARNER GUIDE

Operate moving equipment to stack,


de-stack and position materials.

Unit Standard Title: Operate moving equipment to stack, de-stack and position materials

Unit Standard ID No: 12207

Unit Standard Credits: 04

NQF Level: 02

Duration:

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Course Objectives
The objectives of this course are:

 To indicate what the OHS Act requirements are in terms of safe stacking and storage.
 To instruct persons in the following:
- Principles of safe stacking and storage.
- Principles of stacking of different types of goods.
- How to conduct storage inspections.

Course Outcome
At the end of this course participants will be able to explain –

- Stack and de-stack goods.


- Inspect stacked and stored goods.
- Segregate goods for stacking, and ensure that goods are stored correctly.
- Ensuring that stacking & storage is done in a safe and healthy manner.

Introduction
 Stacking and storage of goods and materials happens in all businesses.
 Poor stacking and storage practices account for many serious and fatal injuries each year.
 There are a wide variety of storage systems and stacking methods available.
 Materials handling equipment is very diverse, and persons need to be trained in the use
thereof.
 Legal requirements include:
- OHS Act, no 85 of 1993 and regulations –
1. General Safety Regulation
2. Environmental regulations for Workplaces
3. Noise induced hearing loss regulations
- SANS 10263: The warehousing of dangerous goods
- CKS 370: Adjustable steel shelving

OHS Act – General Safety Regulations

 GSR 8(1): “Stacking of Articles”


- Stacking operation executed under supervision – person with specific knowledge and
experience.
- Base to be level and able to sustain weight of stack.
- Articles on lower level can sustain weight above.
- All articles on each tier to be the same size, shape and mass.
- Pallets and containers in good condition.
- All support structures sound and in good condition.

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 GSR 8(2) and (3): “Stacking of Articles”


- Articles to be removes from top of stack only.
- Nobody to climb on stack unless by ladder or other safe means.
- Persons engaged in stacking do not come within reach of machinery which may
endanger their safety.
- Stacks in danger of collapse to be dismantled in a safe manner.
- Vehicles and machinery not to endanger stacks

 GSR 8(2) and (3): “Stacking of Articles”


- Stacks containing sacks, cases, cartons, tins or similar to be –
o Secured by laying articles in a header and stretcher fashion, with corners bonded.
o Stepped back half the depth of the container, every 5th tier, or at alternate tiers – to
achieve an angle of inclination to the vertical.
o Regular shaped containers may be stacked vertically, if the stack is stable.
o Vertical sides of stacks may not exceed 3 x the smaller dimension of the base of the
stack.

 GSR 8(5): “Stacking of Articles”


- Free standing stacks built with the aid of machinery, may be built to a height approved
by an inspector, provided that –
o Stacks are stable and do not overhang.
o Operators of machinery are rendered safe from falling objects.

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A Safe System of Work


 Goods, materials, substance and equipment to be stored, stacked, and secured so as not to
be a danger to person.
 All stacked, stored & secured items shouldn’t flow, roll, move/collapse & constitute a danger
to people.
 All persons involved in stacking, storing and securing items to be fully trained in safe work
methods.
 A safe system of work is required to integrate, persons, materials and machinery to ensure a
safe and healthy work environment.

People
 People cause the majority of incidents and damage to property.
 People to be trained and instructed in safe work procedures (SWP).
 Comprehensive planning of work to be undertaken.
 Adequate supervision and control to be implemented and monitored.
 Adequate information to be passes onto employees regarding safe work practices.

Manual Handling
 Manual handling includes lifting, lowering, pulling, pushing, carrying,
moving, holding or restraining an object.
 Injuries and musculoskeletal disorders affect the back, neck, shoulders,
arms & hands.
 Lifting over 25kg load can result in back injury.
 Every situation must be assessed in order to identify the correct posture,
job design, equipment and/or methods to use.
 Posture:
- Keep heavy loads around waist level.
- Always keep your back straight while lifting.
 Equipment use:
- Hand trolleys.
- Pallet turntable bring the load closer.
- Use of levers reduce the force
required.
- Conveyor belts eliminates lifting.
- Forklift, cranes, etc.

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 Job Design:
- Team handling for heavy or odd shape loads.
- Breaks to reduce muscular fatigue.
- Handlers job rotation between heavy and light activities.
- Rearrange workplace to reduces twisting, stretching & stooping.

Incidents
 Pallets and racking systems are common to many materials handling and storage systems.
 Incidents occur due to:
- Poor pallet design.
- Poor pallet construction.
- Use of unsuitable pallets for load or storage method.
- Continued use of damaged pallets.
- Bad handling of pallets.

Racks & Shelves


 Racking systems failures – six reasons
- Design fault (rack is inherently unsafe)
- Installation fault.
- Material handling equipment fault.
- Material handling equipment operator fault.
- Supervisor’s negligence.
- Store and warehouse structural fault.

Equipment and Environment


 Equipment – a wide range is available, e.g.
- Pallet jacks / trucks.
- Forklift trucks.
- Stackers.
- Hand driven trolleys / motorised trolleys.

- Warehouse robots.
 Environment
- Good lighting and ventilation
- Good housekeeping.

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Floors / supporting surfaces


 Floor loadings are critical.
 Level floors are essential.
 Stacks may be supported off the floor using timber or concrete.
 Floor to be strong enough to support extra weight such as waterlogged material due to rain,
loaded vehicles, etc.

Rack & Shelve Design


 Adequately designed to contain materials.
 Water tight if required.
 Able to handle shock loading from placing materials.
 Able to handle accidental contract from handling equipment.
 Partitions to be sufficient strength to contain stored material.
 Fire-protective partitions to be used for combustibles
 Corners/ ends of shelving / racks to be protected from damage.

Pallet Construction and Loading


 Pallets to be of sound construction/ strength.
 Pellets on lower tiers to be able to support weight above.
 Stability of stacked pallets to be maintained by bonding.
 Avoid excessive stack heights.
 Pallets can be shrink wrapped, taped, bonded to increase stability.
 Defective pallets to removed from stacks.

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Types of Stacks
 Stacks can be categorized as follows:
- Column – Single articles placed one above the other.

- Square – Any stack, other than a column, with all sides


vertical. (Note the stack does not have to be ‘square’ in the
ordinary sense of the word.)

- Pyramid – a stacking which the plan area is reduced in


every succeeding tier.

- Stepped – Stacks with two or more adjacent tiers of


the same area and each succeeding group of tiers of a
smaller area than the group on which it is set.

- Triangular – Stacks in pyramid of stepped form on two


opposite sides, the other two sides
being vertical.

- Lean-to – Pyramid or stepped on one side and vertical on the other three sides.
(Note the term against a support.)

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Positioning of Stack
 No stacks to be built within 450mmfrom a wall – this gap enables to be checked.
 Stacks not to be erected within 1,5m of a rail track.
 Stacked articles not to be subjected to vibration – sacks or bales, will creep and lose stability.
 Stacks, shelving and other fixtures to be so laid out to ensure sufficient access for safe
loading/ unloading by manual/ mechanical means.
 1m clear space around all stacks – good
must not be stacked within 1m of ceiling,
roof or sprinkler heads.
 Stacks not to be created which block
gangways, aisles, walkways, thoroughfares,
doors and exits.
 Storage areas to be specifically designated,
clearly marked, and be in the charge of a
responsible person – aisles to be marked, be
of adequate width and kept free of
obstacles and waste materials.
 Base areas and stack heights to be kept as
small as possible.
 Goods to be kept clear of lights, piping, appliances, fire fighting and alarm equipment and
doors.
 No stack, shelving, fixture to be placed in a position or extended in height that it or a person
or machinery can come into contact with live electrical conductors.
 No materials to be loaded/ unloaded from stacks, shelving or fixtures if contact with live
electrical conductors or unguarded machinery is possible.
 Storage racks, shelves to be non-combustible and not to retain water.
 Where un-palletized material (sacks etc.) is handled by cranes, lift trucks, it should be placed
on battens to aid the use of slings or forks.
 Suitable means to be used to protect workers from injury due to sharp corners to be clearly
marked.
 Safe access by means of ladders, platforms or walkways to be provided for workers who
climb on and remove goods from stacks.
 Safety harnesses and scaffolding may be used for high stacks
and awkward shapes.
 Work platforms used with lift trucks to be approved by an
inspector.
 Marking labels/ identification signs on stacked articles to be
clear and easy to read.

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Stability and Bonding of Stacks


 Stable construction of stacks is dependent on the following:
- Safe relation of height to dimension of base.
- Sound interlocking of goods.
- Contents of sacks or cartons.
- Compact construction and avoidance of any stress.
- Shape of articles (meat carcasses etc.)
 Determination of the aggregate weight on lower tiers.
 Good placing of all components of the stack-on overhanging on any side of the stack.
 Stability of stacks maintained by bonding, stepping, tying or other means.
 Height to base ratio not to exceed 3:1.
 Shape of goods or packages will have a bearing on the type of bonding to be used.
 Natural bonding occurs when articles can be interlocked themselves – this creates stack
stability.
 Artificial bonding occurs when other materials (battens, piling sticks, etc.) are used to
stabilize the stack.
 Outdoor stacks are affected by weather if left open and the stability of stacks may be
compromised.
 In windy conditions, materials may have to be fastened down to prevent them from being
blown away.

Bagged Goods
 Bags to be spread flat.
 Interlocking to be done if possible.
 Mouths of bags to be on inside of the stack.
 Bagged material of differing sizes, (seeds, granules, etc.) not to be stacked on top of each
other unless movement by settling and vibration can be controlled – use of pallets or
bonding can prevent this.
 New synthetic bags, sacks will slip when new.

Cartons and Cases


 Cartons
- Weight exerted on lower cartons is critical.
- Dampness will reduce strength of cartons.
- Reduced strength will cause collapse of stack.
- Interlocking of stacked cartons may be used.
 Cases (boxes)
- Most boxes are reinforced with external battens
- Stack on battens not the boxes.

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Cases and Frozen Carcasses


 Bales
- Stacks should lean into their centre.
- New synthetic bales will tend to slip.
 Frozen Carcasses
- Can be interlocked due to their shape.
- Mesh netting can be used to retain carcasses on pallets – hygienic considerations.

Wire, Bottles and Jars


 Coiled wire
- Can be stacked vertically or horizontally –
 Wedges, chocks, stakes, etc., to be used to prevent spreading.
 Glass Bottles and Jars
- Small quantities can be laid on their sides on top of each other using wedges.
- Normally stacked in cases, boxes, cartons, racks specifically designed for this
purpose.

Drums & Cylindrical Objects


 Drums and cylindrical objects
- May be stacked on end or on their sides.
- If stacked on their sides, wedges to be placed at
the ends of each row to prevent movement.
- If stacked on end, chains or other means to be
provided to prevent toppling.
- Valves of gas cylinders under pressure to be
protected. – SANS 10263-2
- Pipes and drums can be stacked on end – provided that suitable equipment is
available to work safely – space is saved.

Sheet Materials
 Sheet Materials
- Metals, glass, etc. can be stacked flat or on edge.
- Sharp edges to be protected to prevent injuries.
- Suitable support to be used for edge stacking.
- Racks and floors not to be overloaded.

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Sawn Timber and Board Materials


 Sawn Timber and Board Materials
- Floors/ ground to be flat and even, with a minimum slope of 2%.
- Top surface to be asphalt, tarmac or concrete, well maintained with no potholes.
- Ground to be consolidated, well drained, its stability not to be affected by weather
conditions, and strong enough to withstand stack load and that of machinery.
- External stacks may be affected by wind – place stack “head on” to prevailing wind.
- Check external stacks after high winds/ poor weather.
- If stacks are covered, check attachments to covers etc.

Bearers
 Bearers
- Bearers support packs of timber; they keep them off the
ground and allow lift trucks to lift the packs.
- All bearers to be straight, equal in length and must have a
square cross section, in good condition and strong enough to
handle the load.
- Bearers to equal length of pack – if too long, it will protrude
and cause incidents.
- Bearers to be positioned correctly to avoid offsets in the stack.

Banding
 Banding
- Used to secure packs, bands can be polyester, metal, polypropylene, etc.
- Bands to be re-fitted if shrinkage or expansion occurs.
- Bands to be fitted squarely to the face of the pack, use branding fasteners.
- Use eye protection when bands are removed.
- Bands to be inspected regularly, and re-banding to be carried out if required (loose,
broken, etc.)

Stack Height and Stacking Practices


 Indoors the height of stacks not to be more than ratio of 3:1.
 Risk assessment may reduce stack height to ratio of 2:1, e.g. vehicle access, public access,
etc.
 Balled, rolled packs or offset bearers may reduce stack height ratio to 2:1.

Safe Work Practices

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 Un-stacking/ de-stacking
- Before un-stacking, check for instability or stack faults such as broken bands, bearers,
sticks, pack balling, etc.
- Take down packs tier by tier – move only one at a time.
- Do not remove individual pieces of timber.
- To access top of stack, use secured ladder, mobile elevating work platform, or work
platform on lift truck (approved cage).

Rules for un-staking (dismantling)


 Un-stacking is the reverse of stacking.
 Most incidents occur due to the collapse of stacked material during un-stacking.
 The rules are –
- One person only to be responsible for un-stacking: - especially when groups are
employed.
- If the person in charge of un-stacking had no role in erecting the stack, he must
familiarize himself before work begins.
 Stacks to be taken down tier by tier.
 When large stacks are Dismantled, work should be from the centre outwards, to prevent
persons from falling off.
 If fencing has been erected around stacks, it must be dismantled and adjusted as the stack
height is decreased.
 Systematic work methods are essential on stacks, as there are high tripping hazards.
 All persons and equipment must at all timed be clear of overhead cranes and electrical
installations.
 Proper signalling arrangements must be put in place if required.
 All stacking and un-stacking must be carried out under competent supervision.

Storage Area Management and Layout


 Assess vehicle movement in and around storage are.
 Good visibility required for pedestrians and vehicles.
 Designate walkways for pedestrians.
 Reduce blind spots, install mirrors on vehicles and in the storage are.
 Institute speed restrictions for vehicles – also install reverse alarms.
 Roadways, aisles to be strong enough to withstand weight of loaded vehicles.
 Roads, floors aisles to be maintained, repair potholes, etc.
 Regular stack inspections will identify faults.

Inspection and Maintenance

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 Frequency of inspection depends on usage, generally heavily used raking systems should be
visually inspected daily by experienced personnel.
 All connections must be inspected to ensure that bolts and other structural members are not
loose or damaged.
 Almost 90% of damage occurs between floor and 1st horizonal beam.
 Components that are severely buckled or bent must be replaced.
 Components that are dented or slightly skewed may be corrected by adding bracing strong
enough to carry the intended load.
 Stored materials to be inspected regularly to determine if they are susceptible to damage,
heat, deterioration, swelling, shrinking, corrosion or attack by insects or rodents.
 All identified hazards should be eliminated.
 Incoming goods should be inspected for damage prior to storage.
 Racks, shelving, fixtures and other equipment should be inspected regularly for damage and
other defects.
 All defective equipment should be taken out of service until repaired.
 All electrical equipment and fittings to be inspected and tested.
 All fire protection equipment including fire doors etc. to be inspected, tested and maintained
in good working order.
 Fire doors to kept closed at all times, unless required to be opened.
 All repairs, maintenance or alteration work in storage areas to be closely monitored.
 Hot work permit system to be used where required.

Segregation of Stock
 Flammable Liquids, gas cylinders, aerosols, materials liable to spontaneous combustion and
hazardous chemicals must not be stored in the same area as other goods.
 Chemicals liable to react with each other or other materials should not be stored together,
unless adequately protected from contacting each other directly or by spillage.
 Acids should not be stored in plastic containers for long periods or in direct sunlight.
 Flammable liquids in drums, cans or similar containers, as well as toxic or poisonous
chemicals/ substances should be stored separately in a purposely designed building.
 Flammable storage areas and buildings must be adequately signposted regarding the
contents therein, and that naked flames and smoking is prohibited.
 All electrical installations should be explosion. Fire proof, and protective equipment for
emergencies should be available.
 All containers, drums, cans should be clearly labelled.
 Workers handling corrosives and hazardous chemicals
should be stored in well ventilated areas out of direct
sunlight, and well away from sources of ignition.
 Earthing or bonding should be used to eliminate static
build-up

Fire Safety

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 Fire instructions to be prominently displayed in all storage areas.


 Workers to be trained in the operation of ire alarms and emergency evacuation
procedures.
 “No Smoking” – rules to be strictly enforced in all storage areas.
 Shrink wrapping operations to be under the supervision of competent persons – the
shrinkage process involves heat.
 No plant or production processes should be allowed in storage areas.
 Vehicles should not be garaged or refuelled close to stored goods/ materials.
 An inventory of all goods held in store to be maintained daily.
 Local Fire Brigade to be notified of quantities of hazardous chemicals/ substances and
flammables stored on site.
 Movement of large quantities of such goods should be notified to Local Fire Brigade
immediately.
 Smoking not permitted within 6 meters of stacks, no naked lights.
 Fire breaks kept around outdoor stacks.
 Bulk storage of combustibles to be sited so as to minimize risk of fire occurring within the
stack or spreading from adjacent areas.
- Clearance distances are vital between stacks and perimeters.

Materials Handling Equipment


 Materials Handling Equipment is legislated in terms of regulation 18 of the Driven Machinery
Regulations –
- “Lifting machines and lifting tackle”.
 Trolleys, hand trucks, pallet trucks, chain blocks, slings etc., which are used for stacking and
storage operations, to be kept in a serviceable condition.
 Workers to be trained in the safe use of such equipment.
 Mechanical equipment such as cranes, hoists, scoops, stackers, lift trucks, ladders etc., to be
kept in a serviceable condition, and be inspected regularly.
 Materials handling equipment to be used only for the purpose for which it is designed.
 No persons to ride on equipment used for moving, handling or storing materials unless it is
designed for the purpose.
 All equipment to be operated in a safe manner, and not be overloaded.

Safe Stock Movement

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 Goods must be stacked to prevent movement during transport, and be secured to prevent
falling from vehicles.
 Workers must be protected from moving vehicles in storage areas.
 Good lighting to be installed in storage
areas, worker to be issued reflective
clothing- if required.
 Lift trucks to be fitted with hooters and
lights – for reversing purposes.
 Flammable liquids to be handled with
great care.

Housekeeping
 Housekeeping is legislated in terms of regulation 6 of the Environmental Regulations for
Workplaces:
- “Housekeeping”
 Waste should not be allowed to accumulate.
 Regular waste removal and cleaning programs should be maintained.
 Storage refuse, insects, rodents and incorrectly stored materials.

Lighting
 Lighting is legislated in terms of regulation 3 of the Environmental Regulations for
Workplaces:
- “Lighting”
 Sufficient and suitable lighting to be provided (natural or artificial) to all storage areas.
 Dark shadows and glare should be avoided in the working and storage areas.
 Lighting may be supplemented by painting appropriate surfaces white or off-white.

Noise
 Noise is legislated in terms of the Noise Induced Hearing Loss Regulations.
 Only approved hearing protection to be provided to all relevant employees.
- Ear Muffs,
- Ear Plugs, or
- Custom made ear protection
 Employers are required to take all practical steps to protect workers from harmful noise.
 Employers are required to control noise in the workplace via engineering methods or similar.
 If noise control is impossible or practicable, control Measures must be implemented.

Protective Clothing and Equipment

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 Protective clothing and equipment are legislated in terms of regulation 2 of the General
Safety Regulations –
- “Personal Safety Equipment and Facilities”
 Employees shall be trained in the use, care and maintenance of the equipment issued.
 Where hazardous chemical substances are stored (acids), emergency showers, eye wash
fountains must be provided.
 Protective clothing and equipment shall be issued if required – this could include overalls,
gloves, aprons, gauntlets, safety helmets, ear protection, eye protection, safety footwear,
face masks, respirators, safety harness, etc.
 Employees shall wear this equipment when necessary.

Training of Employees
 Training of employees is legislated in terms of Section 8: “General duties of employers to
their employees” in the OHS Act, 1993.
 Fire teams to be selected and trained.
 First aid training to be carried out.
 Employees involved in storage, stacking, loading and unloading of materials, must be trained
to carry out these tasks safely.
 They must be informed of the nature of the stored goods, hazards involved, and the
precautions to be taken.
 They must be informed of the protective clothing and equipment to be issued and worn, as
well as the action to be taken in event of emergencies.
 Employees who operate mechanical equipment need special training.
 Employees must be trained to deal with breakages, spillages, and neutralizing of hazardous
chemicals and substances.
 Fire fighting and emergency procedures should be explained to all personal.
 Practical fire fighting training to be carried out.

Conclusion
 Employers/ Employees involved in stacking and storage activities, should have the necessary
skills to be able to work safely.
 Employers/ Employees should have the necessary knowledge to be able to manage their
stacking and storage operations in a safe and efficient manner.
 Safe work procedures should be drawn up and put into place for stacking and storage
options.
 Monitoring of stacking and storage operations are critically important.

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