Guidelines for the Storage of Essential Medicines and Other Health ...

PREVENTING DAMAGING AND CONTAMINATIONPhysical damageAvoid crushing products stored in bulk. Products should bestacked no more than 2.5 m (8 feet) high, as a general rule.Heavier or fragile items (such as those packaged in glass)should be placed in smaller stacks. Bind sharp edges or cornersin the store with tape. Most important, ensure that nothingin the store can fall and injure members of the staff.44