Racking Inspections Training

Inspecting racking systems is crucial for maintaining workplace safety and efficiency. Here are five tips to ensure thorough inspections: Regular Inspections: Schedule regular inspections of your racking systems. This could be monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually, depending on the frequency of use and the nature of your operations. Consistency is key to catching potential issues early. Check for Damage: During inspections, carefully examine each part of the racking system for any signs of damage. This includes uprights, beams, braces, and connections. Look for dents, bends, cracks, or corrosion. Even minor damage can compromise the structural integrity of the racking and lead to failure. Ensure Proper Load Distribution: Verify that loads are evenly distributed across the beams and within the recommended weight limits. Overloading can cause beams to bow or uprights to collapse. Use load capacity labels and adhere to manufacturer guidelines. Inspect for Stability: Stability is critical

To identify the type of pallet racking you have, you can look for distinct features and characteristics: Selective Pallet Racking: This is the most common type, characterized by individual pallet storage accessible from the front aisle. Beams are adjustable to accommodate various pallet sizes. Drive-In/Drive-Through Racking: These systems allow forklifts to drive directly into the rack's bays. Drive-in racks have one entry/exit point, while drive-through racks have access points on both ends, allowing for a FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory management system. Push Back Racking: This system uses a series of nested carts on inclined rails. Pallets are loaded from the front, and when a new pallet is added, it pushes the existing pallets further back. It offers high-density storage with multiple-depth storage levels. Pallet Flow Racking: Pallets are loaded from one end and flow down inclined rollers or wheels to the picking end. Gravity assists in moving pallets forward, making it

  SEMA recommends that every employer with a storage system nominates a Person Responsible for  Racking Safety  (PRRS), but what does that mean? In an ideal world, everyone would be the person responsible for racking safety. After all, safety should be the concern of every employee and every employer, not just a select few. However, on a practical level, a Person Responsible for Racking Safety is an official role laid out by HSE’s HSG76 and   SEMA’s Technical Bulletin 3 . Person Responsible for Racking Safety (PRRS) A Person Responsible for Racking Safety (PRRS) is a person nominated by an employer to take responsibility for ensuring that a racking system is “used, inspected and maintained in accordance with the appropriate regulations and guidelines”. Does Every Business Need a Person Responsible for Racking Safety (PRRS)? Not every business needs a Person Responsible for Racking Safety (PRRS), and there are two reasons for this. The first is that not every business has a storage equi