Salmat - Pallet Racking Checklist

• Business Unit and Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Personnel Interviewed or Observed

• State

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  • Vic
  • NSW
  • Qld
  • SA
  • WA
  • Tas
  • Other

Horizontal Beams

• Are all beams free from any obvious damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are beams loaded with the correct weighted items? (Visually inspect to see if pallet loads appear excessive or racking beams are bowed under weight)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all beams securely placed within the appropriate upright?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vertical Uprights

• Are all uprights in good condition and without obvious damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the uprights vertical and straight in appearance with no obvious bows?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fixings and Braces

• Are all beam connectors and safety clips fixed in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all welds in good condition with no cracks or damage visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all racking braces in good condition and free from obvious damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor fixings installed via bolts/footplates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Safety

• Are racking load limit signs posted and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all items above the second tier secured and wrapped to avoid falling objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pallets used in storage on racking in good condition? (No obvious broken pallets or signs of deterioration?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pallets positioned correctly on the beams to prevent falling objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency exits and aisles around racking free from obstructions or material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A