SAFETY

ANSI MH 16.1-2012 Related Excerpts

The recognized expert resource in the United States regarding pallet racking is the Rack
Manufacturer's Institute (RMI). Mac Rak Incorporated is a proud Associate Member of this
prestigious organization. RMI represents suppliers of Industrial Steel Storage Racks and
Related Structural Systems. RMI’s main engineering document ANSI MH16.1: 2012
Specification for the design, testing, and utilization of Industrial Steel Storage Racks
addresses the topic of pallet rack repair and general safe pallet rack operations. All
following RMI applicable excerpts and reference materials have been reproduced with
expressed written permission of RMI.

Please Note: The use of ANSI MH16.1:  2012 is permissive, and not mandatory. The RMI
has no legal authority to require or enforce compliance with the Specification. This
advisory Specification provides technical guidelines to the user. Following the
Specification does not assure compliance with applicable federal, state, or local regulations
and codes. This Specification is not binding on any person and does not have the effect of
law.

1.4 INTEGRITY OF RACK INSTALLATION

Related Passages

1.4.1 Owner Maintenance

1. The owner shall maintain the structural integrity of the installed rack system by
assuring proper operational, housekeeping, and maintenance procedures including
but not limited to:
2. Regularly inspect for damage. If the damage is found, immediately isolate the
affected area. Have a storage rack design professional evaluate the damage, and
unload, replace or repair if directed by the professional, any damaged columns,
beams, or other structural components to restore the system to at least its original
design capacity.
3. Require all pallets to be maintained in good safe operating condition.
4. Ensure that pallets are properly placed onto pallet load support members in a
properly stacked and stable position.
5. Ensure that all goods stored on each pallet be properly stacked and stable.