Safe Stacking & Storage Toolbox Talk
Heavy at bottom, stable all round, don't exceed the limit
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- Attendance register included
Falling objects from poorly stacked materials cause hundreds of serious injuries each year. What goes up must come down - an unstable stack is an accident waiting to happen. This toolbox talk covers the principles of safe stacking to protect people below and make retrieval safer.
What Your Team Will Learn
- Apply stacking principles - stable base, heavy low, interlock layers, respect height limits
- Start with a level, solid base before stacking
- Place heaviest items at the bottom of stacks
- Remove items from the top first, never from the middle or bottom
- Don't exceed marked maximum stack heights
What's Covered
Key Topics
- •Why Safe Stacking & Storage matters - statistics and real-world impact
- •Legal requirements - employer and employee duties under UK law
- •Key hazards and risk factors to recognise
- •Step-by-step safe working practices
- •Common mistakes to avoid
- •Warning signs to watch for and report
- •Do's and Don'ts quick reference guide
- •Discussion questions for team engagement
What's Included
- Comprehensive 2-page toolbox talk
- Attendance register with 18 sign-off rows
- Session info table (date, location, presenter, duration)
- Editable Word format - add your logo and customise
- Ready to print and deliver
Regulatory Compliance
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
Employers must ensure materials are stored safely to prevent injury from falling objects. This toolbox talk supports your duty to provide information on safe stacking practices.
Key Takeaway
“Heavy at bottom, stable all round, don't exceed the limit.”
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