HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

KITCHEN SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Heavy items should be stored on ____ shelves
A
top
B
bottom
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Always place heavier loads on lower or middle levels of heavy duty storage shelves. Store long and heavy items on their side to prevent the risk of tipping. Label all heavy storage items so materials can be more quickly located. Keep heavier items properly tucked away for safe retrieval and transportation.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is generally best to place heavier items on the sides of your shelves and lighter items toward the middle. When possible, place your heaviest items directly over brackets. No single point of your shelf should be burdened with more weight than other parts of your shelf.

Detailed explanation-3: -Storage of items Large, heavy or bulky items should not be stored above waist level. The Manual Handling Regulations apply to the lifting or moving of loads.

Detailed explanation-4: -Label shelves to identify heavier items that should be placed at a height that minimises the demands of manual handling, between knee and knuckle height.

Detailed explanation-5: -Place Heavier Objects on Bottom Shelves Rule of thumb, according to Klugh: Put heavier objects, like art books or storage bins, on the bottom of the shelves. Lighter objects, like paperbacks, should go toward the top.

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