Stacking and Storage — Material Yards
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Talking points
- Lumber must be stacked no higher than 20 feet and cross-piled to create stability. Remove nails from used lumber before stacking.
- Brick stacks must not exceed 7 feet in height. Taper the stack back 2 inches for every foot above 4 feet.
- Round stock — pipe, rebar, conduit — must be blocked or chocked to prevent rolling. One displaced chock can release an entire pile.
- Never lean materials against walls or structures where they could slide or be knocked over. Secure them flat or in racks.
- Leave sufficient aisle space between stacks for workers and equipment to pass safely — typically at least 3 feet, more for forklift access.
Ask the crew
Is there any material in our storage area that could fall, roll, or collapse if bumped — and what should we do about it?
Standards this talk is built on
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