Information
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Site Name / Shed ID:
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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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 if less than the limits specified above attach Green Label and Date. Check at next Inspection within 12 months.
2. If damage is greater than the limits specified above but less than 2 times the limit, attach Amber Label and Date. 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 is greater than the limits specified above by more than two times, Attach Red Label and Date. 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.
Observation
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Racking ID:
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What have you observed about the pallet racking condition?
- Impact Damage to Posts
- Impact Damage to Bracing
- Impact Damage to Beams
- Lock Ends with Missing or Loose Safety Pins
- Missing or Loose Floor Fixing
- Baseplate or Shim Missing or Dislodged
- Beams Moved to Alter Structure from Original Manufacturers Design
- Missing or unreadable Safe Working Load Sign
- Rack Protection Devices Missing, Damaged or Dislodged
- Damaged Pallets in Use
- Pallets not Positioned Correctly on Beams
- Heavy items stored high (top heavy)
- Loose Items not Secured
- Obstructions Left in Aisles in front of Emergency Exits or Equipment
- Impact Damage to Lightng
- Impact Damage to Building Structure
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Describe damage, etc. further as required (e.g. Damage at bottom of post on left side of rack - deflecting 10mm with a small crack)
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Photograph damage, etc.
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Enter any further comments about the pallet racking in general here.
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Person conducting inspection.
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Revision 1 5/6/2013
