Pallet Racking Safety Inspections

We all have a duty to care for the safety of ourselves, our working colleagues and members of the public. This duty is particularly important in the warehousing industry where everyone needs to be safety conscious.

Racking safety inspections From 349.00 per day

How offen should we have an independant racking Inspection?

• Normally an annual independant inspection is required, in some cases this may be more often depending on damaged occurred.
• Following changes to the warehouse layout or warehouse system
• An initial inspection should be done within 4 to 6 months of a new installation

Why do I need a Racking Inspection

• You may have no choice if your insurer, Heath and Safety Officer is following a warehouse accident or a rack collapse
• Pallet Racking is classified as Work Equipment and requires regular inspections
• Racking surveys can help reduce both insurance premiums and maintenance costs

INSPECTIONS : WHAT TO LOOK FOR?

Rack Loading Signs.

• Are rack load signs displayed?

Uprights and Footplates

• Are uprights damaged?

Out of Plumb Racking

• Is the racking vertical?

Braces

• Are racking braces damaged?
• Replace bent horizontal or diagonal braces. For Bracing, the member deviation from a 1m long staight edge plane should not exceed 10mm

Floor Fixing

• Are floor fixing installed ?

Beams

• Are beams overloaded?
• Are beam connectors or safety clips missing?
• Has a beam popped out of its upright?
• Are welds damaged?

All our inspectors are NEBOSH qualified

Please call us today to arrange your inspection TEL 01302 300200