No company likes failing an inspection. In most cases, it can be costly whenever a negative comes back, or, in the worst-case scenario, it can result in the closing of your business until the issues have been rectified. When it comes to warehouses, a failure in an independent inspection can cost the company thousands to millions, and the issue may be one that would have cost very little to fix. Pallet racking inspections are one area that is extremely costly to operations when they return negative. It is not just a potential loss of revenue that the company feels, but the potential for loss of life with any unaddressed racking damage or structural issues.

Pallet racking inspections are essential in maintaining safety and efficiency in your warehouse. It cannot be overlooked. Therefore, tackling any challenges before an inspection is vital to keeping your company operating and avoiding fines, closure, or catastrophe.

Identify Those Subtle Damages

No matter how efficiently your workers are around the warehouse, small incidents will happen around industrial storage racks. Anything from hairline cracks, slight bends, or small deformations in the structure occurs throughout its lifespan. The issue comes from workers not reporting them once they do happen.

These subtle issues can be hard to spot, especially in a busy warehouse with everyone moving around all day. Inspectors are meticulous and observant though, and they know what they are looking for. It is vital practice, no matter how small the incident is, that any collision or incident around your pallet racking is reported by the worker and acted on immediately.

Inspect Between Inspections

The bigger your warehouse and the more volume your warehouse storage solutions, the more daunting it can be with thorough inspections. For large warehouses, one inspection may not be enough to adequately identify issues, meaning you should allocate more time to conduct smaller investigations throughout the year.

Compartmentalizing your warehouse to perform smaller checks for damage and signs of wear and tear will help you keep on top of any issues before they become identified problems, giving you the edge in acting on any problems before the investigation rolls around.

It helps you keep an accurate checklist and protocol you can display when a thorough investigation is scheduled, showcasing that you have been proactive in solving any potential issues throughout the year.

When pallet racking needs fixing or replacing, it is important to act so your company does not lose out – or lose big. Contact the team at Monarch Shelving today to keep your warehouse operating strongly with pallet racking and commercial shelving solutions.