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HSE Department Réf:

GUIDE HANDLING AND STORAGE Date:


Rev: 01
11/12

MATERIALS 1/4

Revision history

Rev Date Description of Change

Approval Authority:

Owner Developer Reviewer Approver

Summary

The purpose of this guideline is to outline the requirements for safe handling and
storage of construction materials.

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HSE Department Réf:

GUIDE HANDLING AND STORAGE Date:


Rev: 01
11/12

MATERIALS 2/4

1.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this guideline is to outline the requirements for safe handling
and storage of material.

2.0 DEFINITIONS

Combustible Liquid - liquid having a flash point at or above 140°F (60°C).

Combustible Material -liquids, solids, or gases that are relatively difficult to


ignite and that burn relatively slowly (such as paper, wood, etc.).

Flammable Liquid -liquid having a flash point below 100°F (37.8°C) and a
vapour pressure not exceeding 40 pounds per square inch (absolute) at
140°F (60°C).

Flammable Material - liquids, solids, or gases that are capable of being


easily ignited, burning intensely, or having a rapid rate of flame spread
(usually dusts, fine powders, or substances that ignite spontaneously at low
temperatures).

3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

It shall be the responsibility of the Project Manager to ensure that the


requirements of this work instruction are adhered to.

It shall be the responsibility of all supervisors to ensure that all employees


adhere to the requirements of this work instruction.

It shall be the responsibility of the Site HSE Manager to monitor compliance


to the requirements and report violations of these requirements and make
recommendations for corrective action.

4.0 INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 General
Both temporary and permanent storage shall be neat and orderly. When
planning material storage, a minimum of one (1) meter of clearance must be
allowed under sprinkler heads (where applicable). Automatic sprinkler
controls and electrical panel boxes must be kept free and unobstructed.

There must be unobstructed access to fire hoses and extinguishers. Clear


access to emergency exits and aisles shall be maintained. Areas immediately
outside emergency exits shall be left clear for egress.

Materials shall be separated based on the kind, size, and length of the
material. It shall also be placed in neat, orderly piles that will not fall. If the
piles are high, they shall be stepped back as the height increases, and shall
be secured by cross-piling or cross-tying. Piles of material shall be arranged
to allow for passageways. Storage bins and racks that are in good condition
shall be used to make storing materials easier and reduce hazards. Storage

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11/12

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racks shall be secured to the wall and/or floor as well as to each other.
Damaged racks shall not be used for storage. Employees shall not be allowed
to climb racks. Racks and bins shall have a weight limit and shall be labelled
accordingly. Elevated floors shall also be labelled indicating their load
capacities.

4.2 Lumber Storage


Lumber shall be stacked on solid, level sills. Cross-strips or cross-pilings shall
be used where the pile is more than 4 feet high (1.2 meters). The top of each
pile shall be kept as level as possible when lumber is being removed. Used
lumber shall have nails removed before it is piled. Two workers shall carry
long boards (over eight feet – 2.5 meters), and care should be exercised at
corners and crosswalks. Employees shall wear gloves when handling lumber.

4.3 Steel Storage


Reinforcing steel shall be stored in separate piles according to size and
length. Corrugated and sheet steel must be stacked in flat piles. Spacing
strips shall be placed between each bundle.

4.4 Pipe Storage


Pipe shall be stored on pipe sills or racks and shall be blocked to prevent
rolling. When removing pipe, employees shall work from the end of the pile
as much as possible. Pipe larger than 2 feet (60cm) in diameter should be
handled using mechanical equipment. Two workers should carry long lengths
of pipe (over eight feet or 2.5 meters), and care shall be exercised at corners.

4.5 Material Handling


Supervisors shall give advance consideration to the size, shape, and weight
of materials to be handled and plan the most efficient and safe method to
accomplish the task. Proper tools shall be provided for the job, and alternate
methods should be considered.

Supervisors shall ensure that the work fits the employee in terms of
knowledge and physical abilities. When unusual or hazardous operations are
required, before beginning the work, employees shall be warned about all
possible hazards and given specific safety instructions by their immediate
supervisor.

Special precautions shall be taken to prevent hernias and back injuries.


Employees naturally tend to bend at the waist and lift loads with their hands
and arms. This is improper and causes injuries. Avoiding these injuries
requires instruction and changing any bad lifting habits. The employee must
be instructed to bend at the knees and lift with the legs. The employee
should be closely monitored after receiving lifting instructions to ensure that
proper lifting methods are used.

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GUIDE HANDLING AND STORAGE Date:


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11/12

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4.6 Temporary Buildings


Buildings located within another building or structure shall be constructed of
either non-combustible material or combustible material having a fire
resistance of not less than 1 hour.

4.7 Safe Practices


Because proper storage and material handling procedures help conserve
materials and equipment, increase productivity by providing a smooth flow of
materials when needed, and reduce the number of accidents and injuries
usually associated with this function, the following practices must be
followed:

 Chock and block tyres of trucks during loading and unloading

 Provide proper personal protective equipment

 Ensure that only properly trained personnel are used to handle hazardous
materials and to oversee material handling methods

 Report any unsafe condition or practice that cannot be corrected within


the scope of your authority

 Label floors and storage racks with maximum capacities

 Train warehouse and craft personnel responsible for storing and handling
material

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