An important element when auditing racking damage reviewed by our inspection team is safe pallet loading pracitics. Frequently pallets are overloaded and do not leave safe margins with the racking structure. At times there is evidence that operators are in-exact with loading and have a tendency to use the structures as a line up guide (evidenced by upright damage).
Another element observed is the correct wrapping of pallet stock. Unwrapped loads can be a fall hazard as evidenced in this you tube video, where stock narrowly misses a customer in store: Warehouse shelves collapse
Below are some pallet loading basics which IRIA staff review compliance for:
Loading- General Rules
A number of simple rules should be observed when loading and unloading racking. These include:
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DON'T USE Racking Structures as a guide to line up pallets |
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Report any Damage Immediately |
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Keep Your Distance - Pallets need to be between 75mm and 100mm from any racking structure |
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Secure All Pallets - Secure all product onto pallets when they are stored at height
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Learn more about adhering to Steel Storage Racking Standards here
