Are lateral file cabinets safe, or is tipping a real concern?

Tipping is a genuine hazard with any lateral file cabinet — a fully loaded cabinet with two drawers open simultaneously can become top-heavy enough to fall forward. All commercial cabinets should include an anti-tip interlock that physically prevents a second drawer from opening while another is extended. Never attempt to open two drawers at once regardless of whether an interlock is present, and wall-anchor any cabinet that lacks a built-in interlock. At FindOfficeFurniture.com we only recommend cabinets with proper anti-tip mechanisms — call 888-719-4960 to confirm the safety features on any specific model.