Name: Storage and Stacking of Materials SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01M283JGWH2ADQE0ENAXDRH8TG
Price: 96.80 AUD
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Product Overview

This SWMS covers planning, receiving, handling, storing and retrieving materials. It supports work planning and risk management for storage areas, racking, mobile plant, stacked materials and housekeeping.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Plan storage activities and material arrangements
Establish storage zones and access controls
Inspect racking, pallets and storage aids
Receive delivery vehicles and manage unloading areas
Operate mobile plant around stored materials
Handle materials manually
Stack palletised materials
Store long, round and hazardous materials
Retrieve and destack materials
Maintain housekeeping and clear access
Inspect storage areas and complete close-out actions

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses handling, storing or retrieving materials.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Plan storage activities	Overloaded storage area Incompatible materials Unplanned plant interaction Unstable stack design
Establish storage zones	Pedestrian struck by plant Unauthorised entry Blocked emergency access Uneven storage surface
Inspect racking and storage aids	Racking collapse Falling stored materials Damaged pallets Failure of lifting attachments
Receive delivery vehicles	Vehicle movement Crush between vehicles Falling load from tray Driver entering exclusion zone Load restraint release
Operate mobile plant	Plant collision Forklift overturn Pedestrian strike Dropped load Plant mechanical failure
Handle materials manually	Musculoskeletal injury Crush injury to hands Sharp edges Slips and trips Repetitive handling
Stack palletised materials	Stack collapse Falling objects Pallet failure Overloaded racking Crush from shifting load
Store long and round materials	Rolling materials Bundle collapse Stored energy release Crush from shifting load Struck by protruding material
Store hazardous products	Chemical exposure Fire and explosion Incompatible chemical reaction Spill to drains Damaged containers
Retrieve and destack materials	Falling materials Load instability Crush from suspended load Pedestrian strike Overreaching from plant
Maintain housekeeping	Slips and trips Puncture injuries Fire load Blocked access Falling debris
Inspect and close out	Undetected rack damage Residual unstable materials Unauthorised access Incomplete corrective actions

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Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks — guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction.
Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks — guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction.
Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace — guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities — guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction.
Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace — guidance only where chemicals are stored or handled.
AS 4084 Steel storage racking; AS 2359 series Powered industrial trucks; AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear; AS/NZS 4602.1 High-visibility safety garments; AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye protection; AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors.
Guidance source: Managing Risks in Stevedoring Code of Practice identifies stable stacks, floor capacity, safe access, plant–pedestrian separation, fit-for-purpose dunnage and chocking, rack use, and exclusion zones as key storage controls.

Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
Initial and residual risk ratings
Assigned responsible persons for each job step
Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections

Storage and Stacking of Materials SWMS

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