DCS Racking Inspection Example Template

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Observation Notes:
  1. Impact Damage causing a Deflection of more than 3mm in a Post (in frame direction) or more than 5mm (in beam direction) over 1 metre. If Deflection is greater the item may need to be Repaired or Replaced.
  2. Impact Damage causing a Deflection of more than 10mm in a Brace over 1 metre. If Deflection is greater the item may need to be Repaired or Replaced.
  3. Impact Damage causing a Beam to buckle on any side may need to be Repaired or Replaced.
  4. If a Beam looks to be Overloaded check the Deflection at the centre. If the Deflection is greater than 1/180 over the Beam Span the Beam is overloaded or Damaged and may need to be Repaired or Replaced.
  5. If in doubt ask the Supplier or Manufacturer for assistance.
  
  Action Notes:
  1. If damage is less than the limits specified, please mark it under the Green rating.
  2. If damage is greater than the limits specified above but less than 2 times the limit, mark it as Amber. Instruct Operator or Supervisor not to re-load Racking after removing current items, order materials to be replaced and replace within 4 weeks.
  3. If damage exceeds the limits specified by more than two times, mark it as Red. Instruct Operator or Supervisor to immediately empty Racking and not to reuse until repaired, order materials and repair ASAP.
  

• Identify the racking being inspected, Photograph anything relevant and write an explanation of the problem and solution as applicable. Add as many items as you need from the drop down list.

Observations

• Location ID:

• Where is the damage located?

  Select Impact Damage to Upright Posts Impact Damage to Bracing Impact Damage to Beams Missing Safety Pin Missing or Loose Floor Fixing Missing or Dislodged Baseplate Missing or Inaccurate Workload Signage Missing or Dislodged Rack Protection Damaged Pallets in Use Pallets not Positioned Correctly Loose Items

  • Impact Damage to Upright Posts
  • Impact Damage to Bracing
  • Impact Damage to Beams
  • Missing Safety Pin
  • Missing or Loose Floor Fixing
  • Missing or Dislodged Baseplate
  • Missing or Inaccurate Workload Signage
  • Missing or Dislodged Rack Protection
  • Damaged Pallets in Use
  • Pallets not Positioned Correctly
  • Loose Items

• What is the damage rating?

  Green

  Amber

  Red

• Picture of Damage (if possible)

  Media

Final Comments

• Any further comments on racking?

• Personnel