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A=COM <br /> Americas <br /> Material Storage S3AM-316-PR1 <br /> 1.0 Purpose and Scope <br /> 1.1 This procedure applies to all AECOM Americas-based employees and operations,and any other entity and <br /> its personnel contractually required to comply with this document's content,where materials are stored and <br /> used. Note that this standard does not address manual material handling (e.g., manual lifting, lowering, <br /> pushing, pulling, carrying, holding, or restraining). Information on manual material handling can be found in <br /> S3AM-014-PR1 Manual Lifting. <br /> 1.2 The purpose of this standard is to ensure the safety of AECOM personnel during the storage of materials. <br /> 2.0 Terms and Definitions <br /> 2.1 None <br /> 3.0 References <br /> 3.1 S3AM-014-PR1 Manual Lifting <br /> 3.2 S3AM-115-PR1 Hazardous Materials Communication <br /> 4.0 Procedure <br /> 4.1 Implementation of this standard is the responsibility of the Manager directing activities of the facility, site, or <br /> project location. <br /> 4.2 Employees shall be properly trained and follow the established procedures applicable to the material stored. <br /> 4.3 General <br /> 4.3.1 Consult additional applicable jurisdictional requirements and AECOM procedures for specific tasks, <br /> materials, and equipment involved in material storage operations. <br /> 4.3.2 Storage areas should be specifically designated and be clearly marked. Aisles should be clearly <br /> marked, be of ample width for the type of storage, and be kept free from obstacles and trash. <br /> 4.3.3 Store materials in a manner that prevents damage or deterioration to the material and in a <br /> configuration that is safe and provides for the optimal and efficient use of storage space. <br /> 4.3.4 Material must not be stacked within 18 inches of the sprinkler heads Material should be kept well <br /> clear of light fittings, heating pipes and ceilings. <br /> 4.3.5 Ensure that stacks are stable and self-supporting. <br /> • Stack symmetrically. <br /> • Base areas and heights of stacks should be kept as small as circumstances permit.The ratio <br /> of height to base dimensions of large stacks should be correctly proportioned so that failure of <br /> part or whole of the stack does not occur. <br /> • Experience has shown that the height to base ratio of an unsupported stack should not exceed <br /> 3 to 1. <br /> • As most stacks are erected by visual alignment, a slight error in calculation near the base can <br /> easily result in a barely noticeable overhang,with a resultant loss of stability. <br /> Material Storage(S3AM-316-PR1) <br /> Revision 2 July 31,2019 <br /> PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED. CONTROLLED COPY IS AVAILABLE ON COMPANY INTRANET. Page 1 of 4 <br />