At Cranston Material Handling, we can perform a pallet rack inspection to determine if your rack is structurally sound, if the safety components are present and properly engaged, and if the pallets correctly positioned on the rack. As part of our comprehensive inspection process, we will examine the condition of each component of the pallet rack, including the following items:
The Anchors to ensure they are not loosened or broken off
The Baseplates to ensure they are correctly attached to the column
The Uprights, beams, and braces of each bay checking for bent, missing, or damaged components
The Wire deck or pallet supports to ensure they are not fatiguing
The Safety clips to ensure they are in place and properly engaged
The Safety guards to ensure they are undamaged and properly anchored
The Safety bolts, to ensure the beams are locked in place, so they cannot dislodge
If your racking is not properly maintained, not only do you risk injuring employees or costly damaging material, but your business’s liability increases significantly. If an accident occurs due to structural deficiencies, which is quite often the result of normal wear and tear, then your company could be liable for allowing an unsafe condition to go unresolved. Pallet rack safety should be a top priority to both keep your employees safe and to help reduce your liability in the event of an accident.
Pallet rack damage inspections are the only way to ensure your racking is structurally sound and safe for your employees to work around. As forklifts move up and down the racking aisles, loading and unloading throughout the day, they can cause damage to the various components of your pallet rack system.
From bent columns to missing safety clips, damage can be caused as your forklift loads pallets into the rack and traverses through the system. Damage to pallet rack wire decking can also be caused by the improper loading of pallets and pallet types. This can pose a severe threat to your employees, cause an accident, or even a significant event, such as a collapse of a rack.
For more information on our pallet rack inspection process please check out our palletrackinspectors.com website