10 Tips To Improve Shelving & Racking Safety
- Choose a racking system that suits your requirement.
- Evenly distribute the stored goods & load lower shelves first.
- Buy durable storage racks with built-in protection features.
- Display safety signs to show the max capacity of shelf.
- Make sure floor can support a fully loaded racking system.
- Make use of racking protection posts to prevent accidental collisions.
- Aisle should be wide enough to allow easy access to truck and trolley movements.
- Conduct regular inspections, repairs and maintenance of damaged racks.
- Properly train your workforce how to load and unload goods on racks.
- Do not let items overhang the shelves.
Most Common Reasons of Rack Failures
- Damaged Rack
- Incorrect Load Weight
- Improper lift equipment training
- Impacts from forklifts
- Inadequate aisle widths
- Beam elevation changes or removal
- Harsh operating environment
- Priority on speed instead of safety
- Complacency