Standards audit - storage
Storage
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This form contains 54 sections:
General requirementsStorage systems shall be designed and operated to: a) Minimise the amount of time
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General Requirements
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Storage system designWhen designing a storage system, the following shall be considered as a minimum:
Storage System Design
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Access routes/aisles/walkways Walkways and aisles shall: a) Be clearly defined (for example suitable
Access routes / aisles / walkways
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Protection of walkways from falling itemsWhere items are stored adjacent to walkways (e.g. pallets, p
Protection of Walkways from Falling Items
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Work at heightStorage areas shall be assessed to:• Identify and minimise the need for access to heigh
Working at Height
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Mezzanine areasWhere mezzanine floors are used they shall be designed to comply with all relevant bui
Mezzanine Area Compliance
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Use of mobile equipment (On mezzanine floor)In the event that pallet trucks (either hand or powered)
Use of mobile equipment (on mezzanine floor)
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Use of mobile equipment (In proximity of mezzanine floor)Where mobile plant is used in proximity to m
Use of mobile equipment (in the proximity of mezzanine floor)
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Where people are allowed access:a) All openings and edges of the floor shall be protected to prevent
Access (by people)
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Hand rail edge protectionHand rails to prevent persons falling shall comply with AS 1657.Compliance s
Hand Rail Edge Protection
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Hand rail (Removable sections for loading)Locations in the fencing on mezzanine areas where stock is
Hand Rail - removable section for loading / unloading
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Stability of materialsThe site shall ensure that materials being lifted up to mezzanine floors are st
Stability of Materials
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Visibility Good visibility shall be maintained to allow people to work safely. As a minimum, the site
Visibility
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PowerlinesMaterials shall not be stored or handled within:a) A horizontal distance of 4.6 metres, orb
Powerlines
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Combustible materialsCombustible materials such as wood, timber products, paper and packaging materia
Combustible Materials
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Sufficient and suitable lighting shall be provided to all indoor and outdoor storage areas such that:
Lighting
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Floors and supporting surfacesFloors and supporting surfaces shall be, as a minimum:a) Level;b) Capab
Floors and supporting surfaces
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Stock holding structuresRacks, shelving, bins, hoppers and other structures for the storage of materi
Stock holding structures
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PartitionsWhere partitions are used to increase storage capacity, or to separate stored materials, th
Partitions
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Prevention of unintentional movementSuitable equipment and facilities to restrain stock (for example)
Prevention of unintentional movement
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Pallet construction and loadingWhen using pallets for storage the following shall apply:a) The pallet
Pallet Construction and Loading
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HousekeepingStorage areas shall be kept clean and free from all waste and incorrectly stored material
Housekeeping
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Storage inspectionsAll storage areas shall undergo routine inspections that include, as a minimum:a)
Storage Inspections
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TrainingWhere a person is involved in storage, stacking, loading and unloading of materials, they sha
Training
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Site management shall ensure that appropriate arrangements are made to ensure that employees, drivers
Supervision
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Management reviewThe site management team shall have a process to periodically review the site's stor
Management Review
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