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Floor Block storage

Another effective method of storing pallets of goods is in a block pattern on the floor.
Organised floor stacking is referred to as block stacking and is generally used successfully for low cost
storage of pallets and cartons.

Strength in the product or packaging is critical so as to allow stacking.
You should be aware of the maximum stacking height for block storage and the safety aspects of
loads collapsing where workers are in close proximity.

Block stacking is cheap and uses space effectively
Pallet Rack Safety

The load carried by pallet racks can be very large and it is essential that all safety aspects of the racks
are fully understood.
Beams should be held in place by safety locks to ensure that the beam is not dislodged by forklifts.

The uprights of the rack should be protected with column protectors so that a vehicle will not
dislodge the upright.
Under the load of the pallets the beams can bend. The extent of this bending must be monitored,
and if it is excessive your supervisor must be notified.

A capacity plate should be fitted to the rack to identify the loading specifications for the rack.

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