1. Overview
All businesses must store goods and materials safely, especially warehouses, factories, shops, food, agricultural and construction businesses.
You must ensure that you carry out the appropriate risk assessments, gain any necessary consents, and that you abide by all current legislation. As well as ensuring you fulfil your legal duty to protect the health and safety of those affected by your business, the right approach to storage can also help you reduce pollution, unnecessary wastage and other costs.
This guide explains how to assess and reduce the key risks of storing goods and materials, including hazardous substances, and points to sources of further information.
