How do I prevent items from falling off hutch shelves?

Open hutch shelves should have a raised lip (shelf stop) at the front edge of 0.5"–1" to prevent items from sliding off. For earthquake-prone regions, use non-slip shelf liners and consider enclosed door configurations. Heavy items (reference books, equipment) should always be placed on lower hutch shelves. At OfficeFurniture2go.com, all commercial hutch shelves include front lips — call 1-800-460-0858 if you need specifications on a particular model.