Storage & Filing — Lateral File Cabinets — Expert Answer
How do I prevent a lateral file cabinet from tipping over?
Lateral file cabinet tip-over prevention is a safety specification OfficeFurniture2go.com includes in every filing environment recommendation. The complete protocol: anti-tip drawer interlock (verify it functions before loading the cabinet), wall anchoring for any cabinet 3 drawers or taller (use a strap anchor or anti-tip angle bracket into wall studs), bottom-up loading (heavy files in lower drawers for low center of gravity), and leveling feet adjustment if the floor is uneven. For stacked configurations, manufacturer-approved stacking connectors plus wall anchoring are both required. Tip-over incidents with loaded file cabinets cause serious injuries — this is not an area for shortcuts. Call 1-800-460-0858.