Office Storage

The design of office storage should focus on the types of items to be stored and the capabilities and limitations of the people who use the storage.

Large or heavy items should be stored to minimise the demands of handling.
Frequently handled items should be placed within easy reach.
Items carried on a trolley should remain on the trolley while in storage.
Smaller, lightweight and infrequently handled items may be stored in the lower or higher areas of a storage system.
It should be easy to place items into the storage unit and take them out.

If possible place the back of the filing cabinet against the wall. This will minimise the risk of it tipping forwards.Check to ensure that all filing cabinets are standing level (Wedges and a spirit may be required to achieve a level position).
Check the weights of filing cabinet contents and re-distribute accordingly.
Regularly review the contents of filing cabinets and relocate infrequently used files to archive storage or a central filing system.
Re-locate filing cabinets with sliding drawers that open into passage ways away into less frequently used area.
Ensure that filing cabinets are kept clear of obstructions.

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