Stacking and storage best practice training is aimed at all persons whose work related activities involve the management and control of occupational health and safety issues in storage areas.
Learners are briefed on the legislative requirements, pallet construction and loading, positioning of stacks, size and shape of stacks, stacking different types of goods, rules for de-stacking, segregation of stock, fire safety and storage inspections, materials handling equipment, safe stock movement and automated storage and housekeeping, lighting and PPE requirements.
Entry requirements
Grade 7 certificate (basic maths and English literacy) or equivalent qualification.
For any queries regarding the requirements and conditions of stacking & storing training, contact our skills development advisor for more information.
Health and safety training
Stacking and storage training
Occupational health and safety
Course content
Legislation
We discuss the General Safety Regulations, 1986
Safe work system, floors and supporting surfaces and stock holding structures
We identify safe work system in terms of employees, materials, equipment, environment, code of practice, floors, supporting surfaces and stock holding structures.
Pallet construction and loading, positioning of stacks, size and shape of stacks
We explain pallet construction and loading, positioning of stacks, size and shape of stacks and stability and bonding of stacks.
Stacking different types of goods, rules for de-stacking, segregation of stock, fire safety and storage inspections
We explain stacking different types of goods such as bagged goods, cartons, cases/boxes, bales, frozen carcasses, coiled wire, etc., as well as discussing rules for de-stacking, stock segregation, fire safety and storage inspections.
Materials handling equipment, safe stock movement and automated storage
We identify materials handling equipment, such as forklifts and telescopic materials handlers, safe stock transportation and automated storage systems.
Housekeeping, lighting and Personal Protective Equipment
Assessment methods
We conduct a formative theoretical assessment at the beginning of the course to gauge the learner’s initial understanding (novices only). At the end of the training, a summative theoretical and practical application assessment is conducted, to find if the learner is competent; if not, additional developmental areas are identified and suggested.