Health And Safety: Managing And Maintaining Pallet Racking Systems In Warehouses And Storage Facilities.

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When properly used and maintained a pallet racking system and pallet rack accessories will greatly improve and enhance safety issues in any warehouse or storage facility.

None the less in order to achieve the highest levels of safety, it’s critical that businesses must first choose the right type of pallet racking system for their storage facilities, and then maintain those pallet racks to keep them in optimum condition. So, how can you and your employees manage and properly maintain a pallet racking system for optimum safety?

Best practice for pallet racking systems:

  • Use a reputable racking supplier like Monarch Shelving for starters.
  • Replace pallet racks that have been damaged by forklifts or degraded by rust, because a damaged pallet rack beam could cause inventory to come crashing down on unsuspecting employees.
  • Instruct employees to keep pallet racks clean.
  • Avoid mixing different brands or styles of pallet rack unless you are absolutely certain that it is safe to do so. Check with Monarch Shelving or the pallet racking manufacturers first.
  • Double check pallet rack holding capacities (UDL), and ensure that the weight loads on your pallet rack are not going to overload it.
  • Design and arrange your pallet racking system so that it leaves sufficient space for employee movement, forklift driving, sprinkler system water, and lighting.
  • Set the pallet racking system up for optimal efficiency, so employees won’t have to lift or carry so much.
  • Reduce forklift use. Organise your warehouse so that forklifts travel is kept to a minimum, as forklifts statistically cause the most serious injuries in a warehouse.
  • Provide adequate lighting and space for the light to shine through in your warehouse’s pallet rack aisles.
  • Give your employees on-going education and training about working safely with pallet racks, forklifts and conveyors.
  • Post clear signs and visible instructions on your pallet racks.
  • Schedule regular inspections of your warehouse to identify unsafe and potentially dangerous pallet racking.
  • Stabilise the loads on pallet racks with shrink wrap, decking, etc.

Monarch Shelving always carries an extensive range of pallet racking in stock to cater for every need. Because we always carry such a large volume of stock we guarantee to get your order delivered to your site or warehouse quickly. We stock a comprehensive range of new, refurbished and used pallet racking options: so whether you’re looking for Dexion pallet racking, Link 51 pallet racking, Apex pallet racking, Redirack pallet racking, Hilo pallet racking, Planned Storage pallet racking or Polypal pallet racking systems, Monarch Shelving is the supplier of choice. Our extensive range of pallet racking solutions is unmatched, as is our commitment to value for money. So, whatever your storage needs, whether your business is looking to buy new racking, add to its existing racking system, or can’t find the exact product you’re looking for on our website, then give our expert team a call on 00161 627 3444, and we’ll be only too happy to help and advise. Alternatively you can buy your pallet racking and shelving at great prices online.

Whatever your storage requirements, Monarch Shelving will have the solution.