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#1 Posted : 05 May 2004 11:13:00(UTC)
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Posted By Shane Johnston How often should you inspect storage racking used in warehouses? Shane.
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#2 Posted : 05 May 2004 15:27:00(UTC)
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Posted By Malcolm Hogarth We do monthly racking inspections carried out by the department and have an annual audit by a specialist company. I don't know about the statutory frequency of inspection but the requirement to inspect would be under 'PUWER'. Your racking supplier should be able to advise you further.
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#3 Posted : 05 May 2004 20:43:00(UTC)
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Posted By Mork 1. The Storage Equipment Manufacturers' Association http://www.sema.org.uk publishes "Code of Practice for the Use of Static Pallet Racking" that sets out a regime along the lines of the Malcolm's post. It also gives criteria on replacing damaged components. Users should also report defects as they occur. 2. The Institute of Logistics and Transport produced a more user friendly version (in my opinion) using similar/same damage criteria and some examples of forms to record user inspections, it is called “Guideline No.2: Pallet Racking Safety” You can search for it at https://www.iolt.org.uk/bookshop/index.asp
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#4 Posted : 14 May 2004 20:59:00(UTC)
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Posted By Gordon Thelwell Hi Shane, I am a Pallet Racking Safety Inspector working for a company in Yorkshire. I regard a Pallet Racking Inspection System as having three teirs. 1. A reporting system for the operational staff in the warehouse whereby damage to racking can be reported and assessed immediately. 2. A weekly inspection by a competent and trained member of staff. 3. An inspection by an independant racking company at intervals of between 6 months and at least 12 months as stated by the SEMA and FEM (Federation of European manufacturers) Guidelines. PUWER is the Relavant Statutory Provision in this case with particular attention to Regs 4 & 5. Please indicate if you wish me to email you with Pallet Racking Mainatenance and Operation Guidance Notes including a template racking inspection report (NO SALES PITCH) Best Wishes Gordon.
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