Safe Storage of Goods - Racking Inspection

Information

Introduction

Uprights / Legs

Uprights can be damaged by being twisted or having a deflection (see picture in audit as an example)
If the upright's deflection is less than 1 in 200 (i.e. less than 2mm deflection over 1 metre height) then this is an amber risk. If the deflection is more than 1 in 200 (i.e. more than 2mm deflection over 1 metre height) then this is a red risk.
Example image:
Are any uprights damaged?
Click add for each damaged upright.
Enter the racking location of the damaged upright.
Take a photo of the damage
Select the level of deflection (green, amber or red risk).
Green risk: Arrange for upright to be straightened.
Amber risk: Do not empty racking immediately. If upright is not repaired within 4 weeks this will become a red risk.
Red risk: All levels of racking must be offloaded immediately and isolated from future use until damaged upright has been replaced.
Additional Comments

Horizontal Beams

Horizontal beams can also be damaged by being twisted or having a deflection (see example image)

If the beam's deflection is less than 1 in 200 (i.e. less than 2mm deflection over 1 metre length) then this is an amber risk. If the deflection is more than 1 in 200 (i.e. more than 2mm deflection over 1 metre length) then this is a red risk.
Example image:
Are any beams damaged?
Click on add for each damaged beam.
Enter the racking location of the damaged beam.
Take a photo of the damage (if appropriate).
Select the level of deflection (green, amber or red risk).
Green risk: Arrange for beam to be straightened.
Amber risk: Do not empty racking immediately. If beam is not repaired within 4 weeks this will become a red risk.
Red risk: All levels of racking must be offloaded immediately and isolated from future use until damaged upright has been replaced.

Bracing

Horizontal and diagonal bracing can also incur deflections. If the deflection is less than 1 in 200 (i.e. less than 2mm defection over 1 metre length or height) then this is an amber risk. If the deflection is more than 1 in 200 (i.e. More than 2mm deflection over 1 metre length or height) then this is a red risk.
Is any bracing damaged?
Click on add for each item of damaged bracing
Enter the racking location of the damaged bracing.
Take a photo of the damage (if appropriate).
Select the level of deflection (green, amber or red risk).
Green risk: Arrange for bracing to be straightened.
Amber risk: Do not empty racking immediately. If bracing is not repaired within 4 weeks this will become a red risk.
Red risk: All levels of racking must be offloaded immediately and isolated from future use until damaged bracing has been replaced.

Column Guards

Column guards should be fixed to the ground to ensure the racking is fully protected.
Are there any missing or damaged column guards?
Click on add for each column guard needing repair.
Enter racking location of column guard needing repair.
Take a photo of the damage (if appropriate).
Select the level of deflection (green, amber or red risk).
Green risk: arrange for protection to be fitted/replaced as soon as practical - low risk area
Amber risk: arrange for protection to be fitted/replaced urgently - medium risk area
Red risk: immediate fitment/replacement of leg protection required - high traffic/ high risk area

Signage

Signage is needed to warn employees and visitors of potential hazards and inform them of safe working practices. These include safe working loads signs and 'do not climb on racking' signs.
Are there any missing or damaged signs?
Click on add for each missing or damaged sign.
Enter racking location of signage required
Take a photo of the (if appropriate).
Select the urgency of action (green, amber or red risk).
Green risk: arrange for sign to be fitted/replaced as soon as practical - low risk area
Amber risk: arrange for sign to be fitted/replaced urgently - medium risk area
Red risk: immediate fitment/replacement of sign required - high risk area

Other