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Nearly all businesses have to move and store materials. Depending on the type of materials and the mode of movement, there can be many hazards posed.
OSHA’s materials handling and storage regulations generally apply to all employers in General Industry. Some requirements apply only if the employer utilizes certain equipment, such as overhead cranes, for material handling. Some only apply if the material being stored possess certain characteristics, e.g., is a flammable liquid.
OSHA often uses the General Duty Clause to cite employers for not keeping storage racks safe, including lack of anchoring, poor maintenance/inspection, and lack of load ratings. OSHA also uses the General Duty Clause to cite employers for ergonomic violations involving manual material handling.
OSHA requires employers to: