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Guide Completing Pallet Rack Inspection Checklist PDF en
Guide Completing Pallet Rack Inspection Checklist PDF en
To ensure you are compliant with the regulatory The qualified person conducts the rack inspection
requirements relating to rack inspections, you as by following these steps:
the employer must complete the following: 1. Review and follow the safe inspection procedure.
yy Determine if the person assigned to inspect the 2. Review past inspection reports for corrective
pallet racks is a qualified person (refer to OHS actions.
Guideline G4.43.1 for more details about the 3. Identify hazards in the inspectional area so it
competencies of the qualified person). can be addressed prior to the inspection.
yy If the qualified person is one of your workers, 4. Select and use the necessary tools and PPE to
develop and implement a safe inspection conduct the inspection in a safe manner.
procedure for the qualified person to follow. 5. Perform a systematic walk-around of the rack
Ensure all necessary inspection equipment and area.
personal protective (PPE) is provided.
6. Use the checklist to document and categorize
yy Ensure the frequency of inspections is sufficient the inspection results.
to prevent the development of unsafe working
7. Discuss the findings with the employer to
conditions (refer to OHS Guideline G4.43.1 for
determine any corrective action.
more details on the frequency of storage rack
inspections).