Material and Equipment Storage in Janitorial Industries

1. Stored materials should never create a hazard for employees. Keeping equipment and materials out of the way is a good way to prevent trips that will lead to a fall.

2. The height and weight of material and how accessible the materials are should be taken into consideration when storing materials.

3. Vertical storage, like shelving units, help keep things off the ground and takes up less space. Make sure you select the right size shelves that can hold the weight and size of the material.

4. Store lighter materials on top and heavier material towards the bottom of shelving units.

5. Keep storage areas free from clutter and overaccumulation to avoid tripping, fire hazards, and from attracting animals and insects.

6. Keep chemicals and hazardous materials in a chemicals cabinet. Always check the SDS for the right storage requirements for each chemical.

7. Equipment should be stored out of the way, to prevent tripping, but should be easy to get to so you're not struggling.

8. In what other ways can you store equipment and materials to prevent trip hazards?

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