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Storage rack is a huge benefit to warehouse operations therefore it's important to be aware of storage rack safety. Here are a few tips to help guide you.
- Be familiar with the storage rack components to help you identify safety issues.
- Knowing the main components of storage rack, frames, columns, bracing, foot plates, beams, and anchors is useful when inspecting your material.
- Any storage system over 69" requires seismic calculations and permits for installation and use.
- Train employees on rack safety and safe equipment operation.
- Know what to look for when inspecting rack components for damage. Immediately replace storage rack components if you notice any of the following damages to your material.
- Beams should not have dents or damage to the beam or connectors.
- Beams should not bow or deflect more than 1/4" per 48" of beam length (1/2" for 96", 3/4 for 144" beams...). It's a sign of overloading the capacity of your material.
- Capacity labels should be placed on each beam to indicate maximum loads.
- Frames should be anchored to the floor, check the footplates for anchors.
- Frame component damage to the columns, footplates, and bracing including dents, broken welds, or creases.
- Frames can require anywhere from 1-4 anchors per foot plate. Be sure to get seismic analysis completed to ensure proper anchoring of your storage rack and to identify the maximum capacity of your material.
- Train Employees on safe storage rack practices
- Forklift and equipment operation
- Loading and unloading pallets and materials.
- Indication of damage to material
- Maximum weight capacities and overloading danger.
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