Pallet Racking Installation Requirements

This is specified by the provision and use of work equipment regulations 1998 and should only be operated by a suitably qualified individual.

Pallet racking installation requirements. Damaged and overloaded racking in workplaces can be hazardous for workers. Total working unit load limit for each bay. January 1 2016 last month i asked readers for ideas we could discuss on the blog. Racks must be maintained in good condition by replacing repairing damaged components of a racking system ohsa clause 25 1 b.

In order to be used safely a pallet rack needs to be properly installed. Instead our installers are pallet rack installation professionals that take their job seriously and who will install your pallet racking system in a safe and timely manner. Normal anchoring as is used for double rows is usually adequate for racks whose ratio is 6 to 1 or less. Identifying load limits when modifying racking design or components.

If the height to depth ratio exceeds 6 to 1 the anchors and the base plates should be designed to resist overturning. Following manufacturer instructions to set up and use racking. The racking supplier should provide the following. A six inch thick slab is suggested for normal duty pallet racks but the customer s building engineer should verify that the floor is adequate.

This guidance note advises employers about how to safely operate and maintain racking equipment. Pallet rack systems are designed for high performance and to support product loads many times their weight. Employers must ensure lift trucks are being driven and products are being loaded and unloaded on pallet racks in a safe manner. We have built a lasting relationship with our installation crew over the years and trust them to carry out the installation of even our largest projects nationwide.

If your facility has pallet racking systems and mechanical handling equipment in use the risk of damage to one or more components of the pallet raking system is very high. Racking manufacturer s name supplier s name and trademark and the installation date. Total working unit load limit for each pallet beam level. In other words if your pallet racking is not installed correctly or poses an obvious hazard you can be found in violation of osha regulations and fined.

And i was very pleased with the response. Osha has fined businesses over their pallet racks in the past due to. When installing your pallet racking system you should give consideration to the safe use of any plant or equipment forklift trucks scissor lift trucks. Designer s name company or individual working unit load limit.

The rmi defines the height to depth ratio for a single row of pallet rack to be the ratio of the distance from the floor to the top beam level divided by the depth of the frame. You will not find that requirement specifically stated in the federal osha standards. One follower submitted this commonly asked question to be discussed.