Case Studies

Metal Manufacturer Racking Inspection

Metal Manufacturer

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Our client specialised in the design and manufacture of custom made hardware for a wide range of purposes.

Prior to our involvement, the organisation utilised a mixture of racking brands, including an unknown brand at their major manufacturing site. After a racking supplier advised the company that their racking urgently required replacement Independent Racking Inspections (IRIA) was contacted to assist.

IRIA was then hired to provide an independent opinion, review and oversight of all sites to determine the racking equipment condition and compliance with AS4084 standard Australian industry regulations.

IRIA proposed a racking risk assessment, including on site racking inspection and the destructive test of one bay of the unknown racking. This was conducted in order to facilitate the production of load charts if the racking was determined to be of suitable condition.

The audit identified a high level of damage within three bays of the unknown brand racking structure. The assessment determined that in order to restore a safe and compliant working environment these particular bays would need to be immediately decommissioned. A load chart was then produced by IRIA for the unknown branded bays.

Due to the effectiveness of the IRIA load chart testing, complete replacement of all unknown racking equipment was not required. The final outcome of this intervention enabled the client to save a significant amount of potential expenditure.

Since the load data for this pallet rack system was unavailable, load testing on the pallet beams was performed at IRIA’s dedicated test facility. Using the methodology outlined in AS4084, data from the structural testing program was then incorporated into the load charts subsequently produced for this racking.

IRIA were able to customise a solution for this client through:

  • Offering greater visibility of the condition of the racking via an independent inspection offering a full detailed report
  • Support to an unknown brand of racking with a load chart assisting in compliance to the Australian Standard
  • Saving the client from purchasing more racking to replace the unsupported brand
  • Access to expert racking safety knowledge

After being told by a racking supplier that the only way to obtain compliance on our unknown brand of racking was to replace it, we knew that we needed to look for a different solution. IRIA worked closely with us to understand our business requirements and the need to support a diverse range of racking brands. Specifically they were able to tailor a solution and offer the production of load charts, which negated the need to replace the racking. In addition we achieved compliance to the AS4084-12 Standard and gained a clear understanding of load capacity requirements.

General Manager – Custom Hardware Manufacturer

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Hardware manufacturer australia racking inspection

Hardware Manufacturer

 800 450 IRIA
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Our client is a major provider of manufactured products within the Asia Pacific Region. A diverse and multisite operation, the company utilises a wide range of racking on site.

Independent Racking Inspections and Audits (IRIA) provided a dedicated service, completing a racking safety inspection cycle at all company locations over a 12-month period.

The major push in racking safety initiated by the company was reinforced by IRIA through its detailed inspection program. IRIA also arranged and administered online racking awareness training for all staff, as well as tailored online training to managers and supervisors.

In addition, the IRAT™ online solution was also implemented, allowing all sites to effectively review and manage their racking damage and repairs.

Key benefits from the introduction of IRIA services included:

  • Reduced Repair Costs
  • Online racking training
  • Greater visibility of the racking repair cycle
  • Access to expert racking knowledge
  • Uniformed reporting of damage

If you would like more information on the services provided by IRIA please call 1300 136 649 or contact us.

Retail hardware racking inspection

Retail Hardware

 800 534 IRIA
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Our client is an industry-leading provider of retail hardware in Australia and New Zealand.

As ensuring on site safety was a vital goal for this organisation Independent Racking Inspections and Audits (IRIA) was engaged to conduct a 6-month inspection program.

During this period IRIA was able to develop and implement a comprehensive racking safety program across all regions of company operation. In addition, IRIA applied its IRAT™ online solution enabling all sites to remotely manage their racking damage and repairs.

Key benefits from the introduction of IRIA services included:

  • Reduced Repair Costs
  • Greater visibility of the racking repair cycle
  • Access to expert racking knowledge
  • Uniformed reporting of damage

IRIA were the incumbent supplier when I came on board with the company 2 years ago. In this time they have provided a range of services and information that go beyond that which would be expected of a normal supplier. The IRIA team have proven themselves to be a no fuss, get on with the job company that always exceed our expectations.

Procurement Manager 2013

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Electrical Wholesale

 800 533 IRIA
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Our client is a national provider of electrical components designed for wholesale and retail customers. The company has approximately 100 sites in operation throughout Australia.

Independent Racking Inspections and Audits (IRIA) were contacted to conduct a comprehensive racking safety inspection service. This 12-month inspection service encompassed all company sites, providing ongoing reports ensuring compliance to all global racking safety standards.

IRIA has remained the sole provider for racking inspection ever since.

IRIA was able to put together an effective schedule that ensured all sites were inspected within a 12 month period. In addition IRIA were able to provide a range of reports that supported the Global Risk Team. Specifically these reports supported the repair cycle ensuring all sites were completing repairs in line with their global racking standard.

  

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Racking inspection engine turbine

Engine and Turbine Manufacturing

 800 531 IRIA
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Our client is a leading provider of engines and turbines to the road transport and mining sectors. This organisation runs a large-scale global operation with a range of facilities operating across both Australia and the Asia Pacific Region.

The initial contract brief included an audit of all company racking as well as the standard thorough racking safety inspection service.

Key benefits from the introduction of IRIA services included:

  • Greater visibility of the racking repair cycle
  • Access to expert racking knowledge
  • Uniformed reporting of damage

Not only were IRIA able to complete the racking inspections for all sites but it also provided a detailed list of racking bay numbers by site: including their estimated age, condition and brand. As a result, the service provided was able to save the company an estimated $300,000AUD in repair costs.

 

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Document Storage Warehouse Inspection

Document Storage

 800 533 IRIA
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Our client is a global provider of document and information storage. It has sites in 35 countries around the world servicing a diverse range of clientele.

In 2010 Independent Racking Inspections and Audits (IRIA) were contracted to complete a racking safety inspection service for all sites of company operation.

Within this 12-month period, IRIA put together an effective schedule that ensured the thorough inspection of all sites. In addition to this, IRIA provided a range of reports delivered to support the Global Risk Team. The reports guaranteed that all racking repairs conducted complied with the necessary global racking standards.

Key benefits from the introduction of IRIA services included:

  • Reduced Repair Costs
  • Greater visibility of the racking repair cycle
  • Access to expert racking knowledge
  • Uniformed reporting of damage

Following a death from a racking collapse we implemented IRIA’s unique service globally. For the past 4 years IRIA have provided us with an exceptional service that has allowed my team and I to oversee all sites from our centralised locations. We have been impressed with IRIA’s responsiveness and willingness to go beyond what would normally be expected.

Chief Risk Officer 2013

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Electrical wholesaler and retailer steel storage racking inspection

Electrical Wholesale & Retailer

 800 533 IRIA
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Our client is a national provider of electrical components designed for wholesale and retail customers. The company has approximately 100 sites in operation throughout Australia.

In 2007 Independent Racking Inspections and Audits (IRIA) were contacted to conduct a comprehensive racking safety inspection service. This 12-month inspection service encompassed all company sites, providing ongoing reports ensuring compliance to all global racking safety standards.

IRIA has remained the sole provider for racking inspection ever since.

IRIA was able to put together an effective schedule that ensured all sites were inspected within a 12 month period. In addition IRIA were able to provide a range of reports that supported the Global Risk Team. Specifically these reports supported the repair cycle ensuring all sites were completing repairs in line with their global racking standard.

  

If you would like more information on the services provided by IRIA please call 1300 136 649 or contact us.