Health and Safety

Executive

Do not alter the structure without either:

checking effects against manufacturers
technical data
obtaining approval from supplier

DO NOT CLIMB
RACKING
Refer to Steel static storage
systems adjustable pallet racking
guidelines for safe use
If in doubt

Project ref:

01.01.2005

1234

1000 kg
MAX.

1000 kg
MAX.

1000 kg
MAX.

1000 kg
MAX.

1000 kg
MAX.

1000 kg
MAX.

Height to
first beam
1500 mm

REPORT ALL DAMAGE TO

THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE
FOR SAFETY

Date supplied:

Beam pitch
1350 mm

Conduct regular inspections to check for:

correct application and use
loads within allowable safe limits
accidental damage, or dislodgement of
structural components

10 259 kg
MAXIMUM BAY LOAD

All loads to be uniformly distributed

Equipment supplied by:

ALWAYS

contact supplier

Figure 48 Example of racking notice

Racking protection
639 Where racking is likely to be struck by lift trucks and other vehicles, it should
be protected. Generally, such damage is at the lower levels of the racking use
renewable column guards to minimise the risk of damage from accidental impact.
Corner uprights in a run of racking are especially at risk and should be suitably
provided with a protective device in a conspicuous colour.
640 Retrofitting upright protection devices to an existing aisle where they have
never been provided can have the effect of reducing the available clearances for
fork-lift truck manoeuvres, which can in some circumstances increase the amount
of damage caused. Such situations need consideration on a case-by-case basis.

Figure 49 Post protection

Figure 50 Racking being inspected

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