Safe Storage of Goods - Racking Inspection

Information

Introduction

Uprights / Legs

Uprights can be damaged by being twisted or having a deflection.
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.
Are any uprights damaged?
Click on right for each damaged upright.
Enter the racking location of the damaged upright.
Take a photo of the damage (if appropriate).
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.

Horizontal Beams

Horizontal beams can also be damaged by being twisted or having a deflection.
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.
Are any beams damaged?
Click on right 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 right 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 damaged column guards which need repair?
Click on right for each column guard needing repair.
Enter racking location of column guard needing repair.

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 right for each missing or damaged sign.
Enter details and location of missing or damaged sign.

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