Racking Inspections - Safe Storage of Goods

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Departments / Area / location

• Department

• Rack number

Uprights / Legs

• Are any uprights damaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If uprights are damaged is the deflection excessive ( 3mm over 1mtr in length)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are base plates fitted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are base plates fixed to the legs and bolted to the floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are leg protectors fitted where necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any braces damaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Beams

• Are any beams damaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If beams are damaged is the deflection excessive (5mm over 1mtr in length)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all beams located correctly in the uprights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all beams fitted with beam locks and shear pins

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pairs of beams of the same load capacity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage of Materials

• Are any pallets damaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pallets correctly located

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any materials stored on pallets overhang

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any loose goods stored at height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pallets of materials stored at least one metre below sprinkler heads (lower where the design requirements if the sprinkler system demands)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General.

• Is the safe load capacity displayed on the stanchions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any unauthorised repairs been carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting in the area sufficient

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is safe access provided to pick goods

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor area around the racking clear of obstacles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are warning signs provided stating no climbing on racks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Actions required

• Are any remedial actions required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signed

  Sign