Step 7 Stock is stored

Once you have received and recorded the stock, you will need to determine whether it is to be stored or placed on the shop floor. When stock is stored it needs to be stored safely and securely to reduce shrinkage and stock loss.

Each store will have its own specific policies and procedures of storing stock.

The manner in which the stock is to be stored will depend on the type of stock.

Policies and procedures

Regardless of the type of product, some procedures should always be followed:- the good should be moved to storage areas

promptly- WHS issues need to be considered, including the

use of PPE- items should be handled to ensure no damage

occurs- the goods should be stored to remain easily

accessible for staff

Some items will have special requirements for how they are to be stored. The storage of valuable goods will also need to be addressed.

There are also strict codes of practice for storing items such as food and dangerous goods.

Dangerous or hazardous goods must be stored according to industry guidelines, meaning that:- they should be in a locked, well lit and well

ventilated room- they should be stored at the correct temperature- they are clearly labelled- containers have tight fittings to prevent spillage- the MSDS and HAZCHEM is to be followed

Dangerous and Hazardous Goods

Factors to consider

The following points should be considered when storing goods: climatic effects WHS considerations cleanliness/hygiene stability security

ease of access fragility sensitivity to heat or

light product life labeling of goods

Factor Product

climatic effects

WHS considerations

cleanliness/hygiene

stability

Activity

Give an example of a product that will be impacted upon by these factors when they are stored

Factor Product

security

ease of access

fragility

sensitivity to heat or light

Activity

Give an example of a product that will be impacted upon by these factors when they are stored

Product How to store?

Milk

Knives

Books

Ice cream

Activity

How you would you store the following items?

Product How to store?

T-shirts

Television

Chlorine

BBQ Chicken

Activity

How you would you store the following items?