By United States Federal Government [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Standards are developed to ensure the safety of many workplace environments. Ensuring compliance with these standards ensures that no notices or penalties are placed upon your business that could potentially affect your profitability and ability to provide a service. The reason to aim for compliance is clear - to provide a safe working environment for all employers and employees.
Is your racking compliant? Following is a summary of the requirements for compliance with Standard AS4084-12 relating to the safety of Steel Storage Racking:
A range of standards and laws exist globally for the management of Steel Storage Racking. Much of the information in these standards is common and generally shared. Some of the standards BEYOND the Australain Standard include:
• SEMA (Code of practice for design of static steel storage) - UK • FEM Design Code 10.2.02 - EU • Rack Manufactures Institute (RMI) Specification for Design 2002 USA
In relation to the Inspection of Racking the Australian Standard is typical in its wording:
AS4084- 1993: Covers all static racking with the exception of drive in racking as well as cantilever and mobile racking. Section 9.2 Inspections.
Inspections shall be carried out on a regular basis, and at least once every 12 months to :
• Ensure the correct application and use of the equipment;
• Ensure that safe working loads are adhered to;
• Ensure that the racking installation has not been altered.
• A copy of the load application and configuration drawings shall be retained for this purpose
• Examine the extent of damage due to impact in the racking installation;
• Examine the out of plumb of the racking;
• Examine for any dislocation and deformation of sections and connections for uprights and beams and
• Examine connectors for deformation or signs of cracking at the welds.
If you have concerns and questions over your workplaces compliance to these standards, call us today on 1300 136 649 to discuss how we can help.
