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I Canada we only stack freestanding to 4 metres, if higher we use racking.
How high to stack is decided by safety first, and productivity second. If product is falling from the stack the root cause is improper stacking or operator error.
Don't worry, I am sure litigation will eventually catch up and solve the problem after so many people have lost their lives and the companies are deemed negligent to safety laws.
  • Posted 25 Feb 2005 05:51
  • By Al_S
  • joined 30 Jul'04 - 20 messages
  • Alberta, Canada
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