Guidelines for the Storage of Essential Medicines and Other Health ...
Guidelines for the Storage of Essential Medicines and Other Health ...
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MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENTAND STORAGE MEDIAShelves <strong>and</strong> cupboardsUse shelves <strong>and</strong> cupboards to store smaller products. Adjust<strong>the</strong> shelves as needed to allow <strong>for</strong> packages <strong>of</strong> different sizes.Tables in <strong>the</strong> packing areaProvide large tables in <strong>the</strong> packing area <strong>for</strong> staff to use whenassembling <strong>and</strong> packing shipments. Keep <strong>the</strong> tables clean.PalletsPallets are used to store bulk items <strong>and</strong> larger cartons.They keep things <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> f loor <strong>and</strong> can be used with<strong>for</strong>klifts or dollys to move around groups <strong>of</strong> larger items.Pallets are generally used only in larger facilities becausestoring <strong>and</strong> moving pallets can be expensive. Smallerfacilities might have a few pallets left in place to ensure aircirculation <strong>and</strong> keep products <strong>of</strong>f <strong>the</strong> floor.If your facility uses pallets, remember to—■Always inspect pallets be<strong>for</strong>e loading <strong>the</strong>m with material.Ensure that pallets are solid <strong>and</strong> sturdy with no looseor cracked boards <strong>and</strong> no protruding nails. Damagedpallets can break while being lifted <strong>and</strong> cause seriousinjuries <strong>and</strong> product damage.78
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